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I was at a veterinary conference in Portland, Oregon this past week. Found two garter snakes and a bunch of snake food :) For all pictures see...

Neoplasia was my worry; I don't think there is anything that can be done in this case. Surgical removal doesn't seem plausible. Radiation or chemotherapy are options but the size of the patient are...

Damn, that doesn't look good. Is it affecting mobility at all? I wish I could see the cytology; I'm no clin. path, but I do enjoy looking at that piece of the puzzle.

The last picture I am explaining the value of the den site for education and that while snake safety is a priority, hopefully the area can continue to help the public gain an appreciation for the...

I'm not going to post any dead-on-roads, but I found a couple live garters on my trip home from St. Louis. I think Thamnophis radix is my favorite garter snake. They are a magnificent black and...

Hi Jason, how have you been? If this is an older snake, neoplasia certainly could be on the list. Removal of the mass and having it sent for histopath would probably be ideal, but it depends on...

I also agree with the blackneck ID. Definately not a ribbon, but a fantastic looking specimen.

That tail would be fun to biopsy... just saying. Interesting things going on there ;)

One day I hope to make it out east to a Hamburg show; I sure hope it lives up to all the hype :)

Thanks guys and I hope I see some of you there :)

Ian

If you're just looking to field herp and not collect, my advice is to spend your mornings (most of the year by 10am it's too hot and the garters are hidden away) at any wetland that has paths or...

Albert, you'll win me over any time you suggest captive bred (guppies) are better than wild-caught food sources.

Why are guppies always better than minnows? Minnows are more likely to be on the natural palate.

ah, man, I was one short. Congrat's on the litter, post some pic's :)

I have to ask because I don't see the information. What is the enclosure like? Temperature gradient etc.

That's great to hear. Reptiles heal slowly. Make sure you finish the antibiotic prescription so that the infection is less likely to come back.

I guess so. I just think it's missing the best part :)

I have to ask... what's the point of getting a anerythristic red-sided garter snake?

Welcome to the forums John. I'm a vet tech 16 years your senior and am still chasing the herptile passion I had when I graduated so many years ago.

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A culture and sensitivity sample should be collected prior to antibiotics. Since she has been on ceftaz for a while it's probably not the first thing the vet wants to do. It sounds like she wants...

People like easy. Mice only, mice all the time. Any species that deviates, or has the potential to deviate from that, is risqué.


Tommy, I sure hope they didn't eat those snakes, or rip out...

Considering the snake's size, availability of appropriate food, and origin, it might be best for it if you let it go where you found it (after the snow melts). In the mean time, allow it to remain...

I would bet that different species of garter snakes could produce hybrid offspring. Certainly stranger snake hybrids have been created.

29... don't count me on the prize either. Nice snake, just not looking for another captive :)