Need Help Now!!

[rwgsnakes]

thanks for the info........i have given her some drops of vitamin b1 water, she at yesterday and had her last supplement 2 weeks ago.

she is in there with another ribbon, who seems fine.
the temps are correct....85-70

how long should i leave her soaking?

[drache]

I'd do at least ten minutes - more if she likes it
make sure she can rest in the water and that her head can rest out of water
shallow water with maybe a rock in it

how is she doing now - same? better? worse?
If you can keep her from getting worse until you get her to the vet . . .
All the best

[rwgsnakes]

sadly, i have to say shes worse.

she now is just laying limp, and only responding to touch. shes not opeing her mouth any more.

[drache]

I am so sorry
the prognosis is not good
so sorry

[Cazador]

Justin,

Sorry to hear that, but quickly supplement the ribbon snake's dietary B1 consumption (before she starts showing neurological problems), and your garter will not have died in vain. Your story and videos will also help others recognize similar problems more quickly, so hopefully you can take comfort in that knowledge.

Rick

[Snaky]

It's sad to hear that she's getting worse.

This may sound strange at the moment, but may the video's be used to put in the article "Thiamin, Thiaminase & goldfish"? I think this could add to the article and help others recognise the problem.

[GarterGuy]

Sorry to hear about your garter (didn't pick up this thread 'til today). It's going through the exact same symptoms as my Manitoba Redsided did before I lost her to thiaminase problems.
Roy

[GarterGirl]

I don't know what you should do but it is certainly weird!

[duh duh duh]

I'm really sorry to hear this. I really hope that she pulls through.

If she is suffering though, should euthanasia be considerd?