Male Garter looks disoriented - HELP!

[rusty119]

Hello thank you all for your responses.

I am unsure of how to PM in this forum >.<

We are located in upper Manhattan. Originally we were told he could go three months without being fed, but we upped it to once a month. He seemed to be okay with that schedule because he would make himself seen exactly every 4 weeks. When we turn the heat lamp on, he lays directly under it. The type of fish that we feed it are usually the tiny feeder fish found at Petland. What is usually the cause of this deficiency and how are we able to help him out?

Also if you could let me know how to PM on this forum. Thank you very much!

[gregmonsta]

Hello thank you all for your responses.

I am unsure of how to PM in this forum >.<

We are located in upper Manhattan. Originally we were told he could go three months without being fed, but we upped it to once a month. He seemed to be okay with that schedule because he would make himself seen exactly every 4 weeks. When we turn the heat lamp on, he lays directly under it. The type of fish that we feed it are usually the tiny feeder fish found at Petland. What is usually the cause of this deficiency and how are we able to help him out?

Also if you could let me know how to PM on this forum. Thank you very much!

You've had some pretty awful advice there. Speak to Rhea about vets in the area and also check this - Garter Snake Care Sheet - Caresheets to read up on proper care requirements for the future.
If the problem is a vitamin deficiency the first thing a vet will do is administer a vitamin boosting injection. If all goes well you will have to cater for this nutritional need in the future.
The feeding section of the care-sheet will point you in the right direction.
Unfortunately, if the deficiency is too advanced then it might be too late to save him but it doesn't sound like you've witnessed full on seizures yet.
Fingers crossed for you. Keep us up to date and don't hesisitate to ask any further questions.