Unexplained death

[gregmonsta]

Sorry to read about the little one. Ithink you're right though ... snakes = therapy

[count dewclaw]

Sorry that little one didn't make it. My critters are my therapy, too (I'll have to remind my husband they are cheaper than a psychologist/psychiatrist....).

[ssssnakeluvr]

Sorry about the little one dieing. really sucks!!! was a cute one!!!

[charles parenteau]

Im sorry for your lost,Its easy to see how much you care about your garter snake and your not the one to blame !

[drache]

sorry for your loss, Steve
that was a pretty one

[Snake lover 3-25]

so sorry for your loss...

[jitami]

So sorry Steve... very pretty little one...

[Quibble]

Its the circle of life, none of us can be as godly as we would like to be! (I still try to pretend though...)

[guidofatherof5]

I found this young radix dead today. I'd been expecting it for the last few weeks.
This beautiful radix started out quite normal and grew nicely.
Then approximately 4 weeks ago she stopped eating. Showing no interest in food at all. I tried everything to get her going again but to no avail. It will be chalked up to "failure to thrive" but that brush paints a broad stroke. Something inside this snake switched off. Something was wrong with her and nature set things right for the betterment of the species. I don't force feed snakes under most circumstances. I do believe there is a place for it. As in the case of Silv, who is being cared for by Ryachanira.
I did make an attempt to get food into her but she refused. While the others were feeding and filling up she wandered the enclosure. I offered food many times. Once I offered a piece of salmon and she took it in her mouth only to quickly release it. I think that once this chain of events is set in motion there isn't much hope to pull a snake out of it.
I think there is something inside that is developmentally wrong and the "self destruct" button is pushed.
It's sad to watch this happen and I know she passed quickly. I hate losing them but also know it has to be this way for some.
R.I.P. little radix. I don't know what was wrong but you will be missed.

[gregmonsta]

Poor little mite.