Baby Garter Snakes. Now 15

[RedSidedSPR]

Yup. We call it failure to thrive. (or something 'long that line) they are destined not to make it no matter what

[infernalis]

Not all babies make it, even when they seem to be in perfect health, they can drop dead at any time.

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.