Mad Garter Disease?!?

[Zephyr]

Huh.
How very strange.
Perhaps something neurological? A pinched nerve or something?
Is it raining where you are?

[The Nothing]

No rain. I live in Portland, Oregon, and, while it should be raining, it's been dry this year. While a bit chilly outside its quite nice...

He's calmed down now, but cage is still covered. This has been one of the most bizarre reptile experiences ever - and, believe me, I've seen some STRANGE things..

[Zephyr]

You may have caught him off guard. I've seen a few garters flip because they were startled.
Or, you may have rain on the way, and he's reacting to the pressure drop.

[The Nothing]

Not likely. There wasn't anything near him to freak him out. I heard him thrashing about and walked over to see what was going on. Striking at things that weren't there and otherwise freaking out for a couple hours...

[Zephyr]

Not likely. There wasn't anything near him to freak him out. I heard him thrashing about and walked over to see what was going on. Striking at things that weren't there and otherwise freaking out for a couple hours...

How big is the cage, is there anything else in there, what lives in the tanks around it, and what was it last fed?

[The Nothing]

Its a 75G tank (48"x18x18), planted, with a planted pond at one end. Unless the pothos or fern started moving and attacking him, I dunno what was going on. There aren't any other cages visible to him (bearded dragon, not visible below)...

This might just end up being a huge unknown...

I just uncovered the cage and noticed that he regurged. Wasn't over fed by any means, so it was either caused by the stress (most likely) or some sort of bacteria/parasite load. I'd imagine that a parasite load would have not manifested itself a long time ago, and not with this type of reaction.

At the moment, he's acting much like normal. Little nervous, but closer to normal

[Zephyr]

Its a 75G tank (48"x18x18), planted, with a planted pond at one end. Unless the pothos or fern started moving and attacking him, I dunno what was going on. There aren't any other cages visible to him (bearded dragon, not visible below)...

This might just end up being a huge unknown...

I just uncovered the cage and noticed that he regurged. Wasn't over fed by any means, so it was either caused by the stress (most likely) or some sort of bacteria/parasite load. I'd imagine that a parasite load would have not manifested itself a long time ago, and not with this type of reaction.

At the moment, he's acting much like normal. Little nervous, but closer to normal

Hmm.
Any hanging decorations? Do you ever see him up on the rim of the tank? Is it a viv with sliding doors?

[crzy_kevo]

maybe the food just wasn't sitting well what was his last meal and are there any pointy parts in the regurg that could have caused discomfort

[The Nothing]

Nothing over head. Its a standard aquarium with a screen top. He's never up at, or even near the top.

[The Nothing]

maybe the food just wasn't sitting well what was his last meal and are there any pointy parts in the regurg that could have caused discomfort

Nothing pointy that I noticed. I hand feed, so have a good idea of exact what he's eating.

Was hoping for some passed feces, but not noticing any in the cage. Will keep an eye out so I can do a fecal to rule out any bugs in the GI...