Last night I took a couple of my Plains Gaters to the Vet. One for a prenatal check-up and one for a spine that didn't look right. The prenatal went great and our girl "Lucky" has aprox. 25 eggs and is doing well. The bad news came with regards to the baby we took in. This was a wild caught baby that has always had bumps along its spine. According to the Vet. its rheumatoid arthritis or scoliosis. In any event the prognoses is grim. He doesn't think the little one will reach 1 year. He believes it will eventually affect the snakes breathing. My daughter asked if we are going to have to put it down. I told her that time may come but for now the snake is eating, drinking, shedding and of course pooping. We will have to keep a close eye on the little guy to keep it from suffering.
Have any of you ran across this situation before? According to the Vet it's a genetic disorder. Any help would be great. I would attach a photo but can't see to figure that out. I have a ton of rollover minutes on my
cell and long distance is free for me. Give me a call or get me your number and I'll call. Steve 402-319-3769