Sat. morning Vet. visit

[guidofatherof5]

River passed tonight. As far as I know it was quick. None of those convulsions or death rolls.
Next, I'll get a hold o f the Vet. to see if the necropsy can still be done. My big eyed girl is gone.

[Hollis_Steed]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[gregmonsta]

Really sorry you lost her Steve.

[Quibble]

Im so sorry Steve. Its so frusterating when theres a lack of answers. High hopes for the necropsy, knowledge is the only good thing to come of this.

[Mommy2many]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

[guidofatherof5]

I went to drop River off at the Vet. for her necropsy. I was unprepared to have it done right then and there. I was also upset that I had no camera with me.
Once he had her open it was easy to see the massive amount of edema present.
Her intestines were ruptured and to be honest didn't look anything like intestines. Her liver was also compromised. Its color was good but was covered with white dots. Her gaul bladder was also ruptured. It was a mess. I've never seen anything like it.
Her heart and lungs looked good. Samples were taken and will be examined.
It's a shame my big eyed girl had to leave this way.
I only hope that some answers will come from this necropsy that will help not only my snakes but all garter snakes.

[snakeman]

sorry Steve