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    Unhappy Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

    Well, yesterday morning I found another baby garter snake dead. He was one that didn't want to eat. When I picked him up, I noticed there was a green spot towards the middle of his body. Does anyone might know what it could have been? Something that might have busted or...?

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    Re: Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

    It is the gallbladder. It turns green after death. I'm very sorry for your losses.
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    Re: Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

    Sorry about your loss.
    Kat is correct about the gallbladder.
    Steve
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    Re: Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

    What they said. Sorry for your loss.
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    Re: Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

    Not all babies make it, even when they seem to be in perfect health, they can drop dead at any time.
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    Re: Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

    Yup. We call it failure to thrive. (or something 'long that line) they are destined not to make it no matter what
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    Re: Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

    Quote Originally Posted by kibakiba View Post
    Not all babies make it, even when they seem to be in perfect health, they can drop dead at any time.
    Quote Originally Posted by RedSidedSPR View Post
    Yup. We call it failure to thrive. (or something 'long that line) they are destined not to make it no matter what
    It's a part of this most of us wish didn't happen, but it does.

    I lose a few babies every year, no matter how hard I try, it just happens.

    Sorry for the losses. Focus on the ones that are thriving.

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