Bloating

[radiant]

My garter snake is bloating in the upper middle of its body,just before the neck.I think it's internal parasites so I was going to give it some medicine.I cuaght it in the wild so im not completely sure what's goin on.But I was planning on hibernating it soon,but since it started bloating im not doing anything like that until i know it's healthy.I've been feeding it night crawlers becuase it wont eat anything else.If anyone might know what's going on please say something.

[adamanteus]

Hi Tucker, and welcome to the forum.
I would suggest a visit to the vet. It sounds a bit serious.

[drache]

hi Tucker
welcome to this forum
and I agree - take the snake to the vet
I've had two different situations with snakes that had large swellings in the neck area and both of them required medical intervention
good luck to both of you
please keep us posted

[enigma200316]

I agree see a vet ASAP, and welcome to the forum............

[Lori P]

Tucker, I hope all turns out well with your snake; I agree he needs to see a vet. Please keep us posted and welcome to the forum!!

[hissy100]

You know it could be a lump from a disorder in garters where the liver is too high, could you post some pics

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Tucker

[anji1971]

Hello, and welcome! Best of luck with your snake, and keep us posted!

[snakeman]

sounds like a resp. infection.They can wipe out your collection fast.

[Cazador]

Hi Tucker,

Just curious... how many worms do you feed per day, and how often do you feed your snake? Acute overfeeding could also lead to swelling of the area you mentioned, and is the simplest thing to fix. If that's not the problem, my next guess would be a respiratory infection, as mentioned.

Rick