Garter popping/clicking update

[RedSided]

The clicking/popping sound becomes continuous if I compress thumb and fore finger by about 3mm , 3cm behind her head. I also noticed a droplet of what seemed to be water at first, when I touched it however it was sticky .

Call me a hypochondriac but I think I'm going to take her to a vet and get her checked out, Especially since I may have a new garter snake on my hands very soon, I don't want to put them both at risk.
I may just be over reacting but I always think its better to be safe than sorry.

Any thoughts?

[Cazador]

When you start to notice a sticky goo coming out of the mouth in addition to clicking, it's time for a bacterial culture. Good call . Let us know how it turns out, okay?

Rick

[GarterGuy]

I agree with Rick, very good call. It's sounding like it might be some sort of respitory infection or something. Best of luck with her.
Roy

[RedSided]

Cheers Im getting the number of a vet and for now raising temps in tank.
My brother is getting the number of a vet from a friend at work who has an Iguana.

Anything else I can do until Tuesday? Im itching to do something for her.
Bank holiday on monday so I doubt vet will be open.

[Cazador]

I'd just leave the temps elevated (~ 90F or 32C) day and night until then, and make sure there is plenty of fresh water. Keep an eye to make sure it can open its mouth. Sometimes the exudate can "gum" their mouth shut if it becomes too plentiful. It's just a precaution.

[adamanteus]

Hi Redsided, Did you get your snake to the vet today? Hope it all went well for you. Keep us posted, okay?

[RedSided]

No no joy, My brothers boss want in so I dont have the vets number, Its not going at all as planned, She seems to be in good health appart from the huffing thing, I have found no more mucus but I realy want to get her to a vet incase it develops further and gets nasty.

Don't want this to be another horror story to add to the forum.

[adamanteus]

I think you're wise to see a vet. It may be just a slight chill that will clear by itself with raised viv temperatues, but better safe than sorry. I always used to find good reptile vets hard to find, but I don't think they are such a rarity these days.

[RedSided]

Ok I googled for a Reptile vet in my area and found the same guy that I was supposed to be getting the number for yesterday. Hes only at the vets on fridays so I will arrange tansport there and phone for an appointment as soon as I know I can get there. Will keep you posted.

He sounds very knowlagable and he also treats fish.
Check it out

vet4dragons

[adamanteus]

His credentials are certainly impressive! Good luck with that.