I'm bummed...

[ssssnakeluvr]

My normal red spot had her babies this morning....9 of them. nice large litter, however....8 were dead. One lone male survived....all appeared to be healthy.

[Stefan-A]

Sorry to hear that, Don. Hope the one male makes it.

[adamanteus]

Bad news, Don.
But why does this happen? Can we avoid it?

[drache]

Don
I'm so sorry to hear about the poor survival rate of that litter
I'd be bummed too
any idea what went wrong?
I hope the survivor thrives for you

[ssssnakeluvr]

heres some photos of the babies....4 broke the sac, but didn't survive, 4 died in their sac....





here's the lone male!!!



and here's the male with my daughter and assistant Kelly

[count dewclaw]

Don, so sorry!

[adamanteus]

It's a real shame, Don. That they should fully develop just to die at this point. I'm really sorry.

[ssssnakeluvr]

I have no idea what happened....temps were ok, all appear to have been normal babies....mom was doing good, healthy.... she didn't shed before giving birth...most garters I have had usually shed a week before giving birth. she did go off feed the last 2 weeks but I don't think that had anything to do with it. Mother nature is a cruel woman!!!

[ssssnakeluvr]

yea, it sucks. thanks everyone. I am keeping a good eye on my high red oregon red spot...she still has few weeks to go before she pops....hope they all survive!!!!

[reptileparadise]

Damn, that sucks Don!
The lone male looks huge though!