Unexplained death?

zirliz · 08-22-2007, 06:34 AM

I'm concerned because my Eastern Ribbon snake died suddenly, no symthons aside from been a bit duller or not feeding on anything but live but he was always a bit of a fussy eater.
My concern is for my Plains Garter who shared his tank,

drache · 08-22-2007, 07:40 AM

I'm so sorry about your loss
was it the one with the mites?

enigma200316 · 08-22-2007, 11:07 AM

sorry to hear about yor loss....

Rhea brings up a good point it could have been the mites or that could have some part in its death anyway.....

Josh · 08-22-2007, 11:11 AM

im very sorry for your loss

Stefan-A · 08-22-2007, 11:11 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

I thought he said the one with the mites was a Western ribbon snake.

enigma200316 · 08-22-2007, 11:15 AM

yeah I think your right, I do recall reading that.....

Elliot · 08-22-2007, 12:08 PM

I lost my first ribbon a couple of years ago just like that, he was showing all the signs of shedding, but instead he died.

He was really big, and ribbons only live about 5 years, so I just guessed it was old age that killed him.

adamanteus · 08-23-2007, 12:40 PM

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Ribbon Snake.

Cazador · 08-23-2007, 05:03 PM

Hi Michelle,

As you know, I've been away for a while, so I hope I don't suggest anything that you're already aware of or that you've already taken care of, but if two snakes share a cage and one has mites... so does the other. The snake that died was probably just less resillient than the survivor, but if you haven't already given the survivor two anti-mite treatments, you should. Let us know if you need any more advise on getting rid of the mites (if they're not already gone). One sign might be that the snake lays in the water dish for hours on end with only its head exposed.

Rick

LushLulu85 · 08-23-2007, 06:44 PM

sorry to hear this hun. i hope you find out what it is for the sake of your garter xxx

08-22-2007, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
zirliz "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 97 Country:	Unexplained death? I'm concerned because my Eastern Ribbon snake died suddenly, no symthons aside from been a bit duller or not feeding on anything but live but he was always a bit of a fussy eater. My concern is for my Plains Garter who shared his tank,

08-22-2007, 07:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 3,423 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? I'm so sorry about your loss was it the one with the mites? __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another" - Mark Twain this place is one damn beautiful snake after another - me

08-22-2007, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
enigma200316 Basilisk (The King of all Serpents) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, US Posts: 1,738 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? sorry to hear about yor loss.... Rhea brings up a good point it could have been the mites or that could have some part in its death anyway..... __________________ "Can't wait for World Meeting 2009" Justin... 0.0.1 parietalis 0.1.3 similis

08-22-2007, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Josh Thamnophis Collectus Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: wilkes barre Posts: 1,099 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? im very sorry for your loss __________________ Josh *o.1 T. radix*

08-22-2007, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 4,144 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? Sorry to hear about your loss. I thought he said the one with the mites was a Western ribbon snake. __________________ Natura non contristatur

08-22-2007, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
enigma200316 Basilisk (The King of all Serpents) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern, US Posts: 1,738 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? yeah I think your right, I do recall reading that..... __________________ "Can't wait for World Meeting 2009" Justin... 0.0.1 parietalis 0.1.3 similis

08-22-2007, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elliot Old and wise snake Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 1,007 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? I lost my first ribbon a couple of years ago just like that, he was showing all the signs of shedding, but instead he died. He was really big, and ribbons only live about 5 years, so I just guessed it was old age that killed him. __________________ 1.1 T.p.orarius 0.0.1 T.s.pallidulus 0.1 Eublepharis macularius Shine on you crazy diamond

08-23-2007, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 6,676 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? Sorry to hear about the loss of your Ribbon Snake. __________________ James.

08-23-2007, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,608 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? Hi Michelle, As you know, I've been away for a while, so I hope I don't suggest anything that you're already aware of or that you've already taken care of, but if two snakes share a cage and one has mites... so does the other. The snake that died was probably just less resillient than the survivor, but if you haven't already given the survivor two anti-mite treatments, you should. Let us know if you need any more advise on getting rid of the mites (if they're not already gone). One sign might be that the snake lays in the water dish for hours on end with only its head exposed. Rick

08-23-2007, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
LushLulu85 "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: stockport, Greater Manchester, uk Posts: 1,520 Country:	Re: Unexplained death? sorry to hear this hun. i hope you find out what it is for the sake of your garter xxx __________________ Lulu 1.1.16T. M. Marcianus (Albino), Sissle & Kia and the sprogs 1.1. T. S. Tetrataenia, Clyde & Bonnie

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