Well I took the garter snake to the Vet. Dr. Meir is a licensed exotic doctor and works with the local DNR of Indiana. He was very knowledgeable about local native species. His assessment of her: She has a broken jaw, broken rib cage, and infection has just started to set in. He said her tongue flicking is good, her spirit is up and he has great hope for her. He does not want her to eat for 2 more weeks because of the jaw. He wants to me keep her tank temp. at 75 degrees to help the healing. He also believes if you create a fever like state, it will help fight the infection. I have to give Ceftazidime Inj. every 3 days for a month. He does not think she will ever survive again on her own due to deformity of her jaw and face. (She may have to be fed by a little tube but we will see in 2wks.) So we now have a pet snake named Lady. God willing that Lady makes it through this ordeal, she will proudly educate young students about local native reptiles, giving them a hands on experience (when she is better). I have to get licensed thru IN. to have her in my classroom, but the Vet. said he will write a recommendation for me.
pics from the vet visit
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IMG_2050.jpgher bad side

IMG_2045.jpgher good side
IMG_2046.jpgNo beauty contests for her, but that is ok she has more important things on her agenda.