Unexpected putdown

[guidofatherof5]

Talk about highs and lows. I came home from work to find babies. While gathering those little scrubs up I looked into the T.s.parietalis(Red Sided Garter) enclosure and saw my biggest female with her head down. I knew this wasn't good as she's the security snake for that enclosure. I reached in to find a still alive snake but very close to death. I don't have a clue as to why. She's always been a great eater and active snake. Never shown any signs of illness or distress.
I've since place her in the fridge to cool her down, then later tonight I place her in the freezer. My guess is she will pass before the freezer ever becomes necessary. It's a real shame as I had big hope for her.
It's these unknown death that makes keeping garter snakes so frustrating.

[gregmonsta]

Really sorry to hear that Steve, what a shock to get!

[Stefan-A]

Sorry to hear that.

[infernalis]

Condolences to you Steve.... So sorry.

[ssssnakeluvr]

very sorry Steve!!!

[Mommy2many]

Sorry to hear that Steve.

[ConcinusMan]

I figure you get enough condolences so I'll skip it. I would like to know, am I to assume that this female just gave birth?

[Calift]

Sorry for your loss!!

[guidofatherof5]

I figure you get enough condolences so I'll skip it. I would like to know, am I to assume that this female just gave birth?

No, she had not given birth and wasn't gravid.

[mustang]

wow sorry to hear that