My garter snake won't eat...

jaimebraun · 08-17-2006, 08:14 PM

She is avoiding food and now I think she just had a seisure....Does anybody know what this could be about. The snake went crazy and I have never seen it before--twisting turning, flopping around etc...any advice?

Boots · 08-17-2006, 09:18 PM

I am not sure what could be causing the problem, but I would call the veterinary!

Thamnophis · 08-18-2006, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jaimebraun

She is avoiding food and now I think she just had a seisure....Does anybody know what this could be about. The snake went crazy and I have never seen it before--twisting turning, flopping around etc...any advice?

When you write: twisting turning, flopping around etc... I can't help to think that this could be caused by Thiaminase (shortage of Vitamin B1).
You really should visit your vet.

StoneSour · 08-20-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Thamnophis

When you write: twisting turning, flopping around etc... I can't help to think that this could be caused by Thiaminase (shortage of Vitamin B1).
You really should visit your vet.

I agree with that, sounds exactlly like Vitamin B1 deficiency. I would highly recommend a vet visit.

CrazyHedgehog · 08-20-2006, 02:35 PM

In the 80's I had a similar thing happen, had never seen anything like it either, like a fit, snake quite literally throwing itself around...at the time I was feeding the snakes on whitebait, (as that was what the pet shop had advised at the time!) and yes it turned out to be a thiamanese problem.

The vet had no idea at first, (out in the hills, had never been asked about a snake before!) but researched it and found out...gave the snake an injection and also explained to me the problem with the food!

Anyway, the snake made a full recovery!
What are you feeding it on?

Hilde · 08-24-2006, 09:32 AM

Hmmm that sound serieus. Have you already been to a vet? How's the snake doing now?

08-17-2006, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaimebraun Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	My garter snake won't eat... She is avoiding food and now I think she just had a seisure....Does anybody know what this could be about. The snake went crazy and I have never seen it before--twisting turning, flopping around etc...any advice?

08-17-2006, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boots Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 420 Country:	Re: My garter snake won't eat... I am not sure what could be causing the problem, but I would call the veterinary!

08-20-2006, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
CrazyHedgehog "Fourth shed In Progress" Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 783 Country:	Re: My garter snake won't eat... In the 80's I had a similar thing happen, had never seen anything like it either, like a fit, snake quite literally throwing itself around...at the time I was feeding the snakes on whitebait, (as that was what the pet shop had advised at the time!) and yes it turned out to be a thiamanese problem. The vet had no idea at first, (out in the hills, had never been asked about a snake before!) but researched it and found out...gave the snake an injection and also explained to me the problem with the food! Anyway, the snake made a full recovery! What are you feeding it on?

08-24-2006, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hilde Never shed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 30 Country:	Re: My garter snake won't eat... Hmmm that sound serieus. Have you already been to a vet? How's the snake doing now?

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