Snake died during hibernation (photos!)

[Sid]

Sjoerd, really sorry to hear of the loss.

[drache]

Sjoerd
do you think the fat was what killed the snake - like a fatty organ problem (heart, liver, or the gut itself)?
if so - there goes the theory that they ought to put on some weight to see them through brumation
I have a tendency to let my snakes' weight creep up sometimes
now there's another reason not to do that
you did your own autopsy?

[adamanteus]

I don't see the link between excess fat and oral bleeding. Unless Inge is right with her suggestion of early decomposition.

[reptileparadise]

I know James, I still cant explain the bloody slime from the mouth.

[Snaky]

Sorry to hear of your you loss Sjoerd