Found a Garter with a Broken Back, Perhaps? Help...

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

You could put it in the freezer, it would go into brumation state (hibernation) then die painlessly

Originally Posted by stupie2

Right, ok.

Thank you very, very much for the suggestions, but I can't even squash a bug. How do I go about putting a snake out of its misery?

I think I might not have to. He hasn't moved since last night. I'm going to wait until it warms up a bit and see if he perks up, but I think he might be gone.

Thanks again, I'll let you know.

~ E

[ssssnakeluvr]

I agree with everyone....not much can be done at this point except put it out of its misery. It can be hard because people like to save everything, but sometimes it's better to put it down.

[stupie2]

Thank you very much for the help. I think he might already have died last night, but I didn't know how to tell for sure. He was definitely gone today...

I don't have any plans for keeping snakes as pets. While I'm not squirmy around snakes, I find that there's too much care involved for my taste. I much prefer mammals.

Thank you again for all the help, and good luck to all of you and your snakes. I'll pop back on if I come across any more needy reptiles.

I wish I'd known enough to end it quickly for the little guy. I actually thought that a snake might survive with a paralyzed end-half as long as it was protected from harm and had food. It's horrible to see an animal suffering. I feel for you, SLB. I'm a sucker for anything that's hurt, but I think that if I'd been a snake person and found this scene it would have killed me.


Regards,

~ E

(Hello, Odie )

[adamanteus]

Thanks for caring, Eden. Hope to see you around the forum sometimes.