injury back!!garter snake...

[Stefan-A]

Three options.

1. Take it to the vet. I strongly recommend this option.
2. Keep it where it is and see how it develops. If it doesn't get better soon, see alternative 3.
3. Put it out of its misery. Back injuries are serious and its chances aren't good.

[ssssnakeluvr]

doesn't sound good, lack of movement below the injury suggest spinal cord damage....give him a couple days and see if any movement comes back, if so then there is just minor damage and swelling around the cord....if no movement comes back, the cord is damaged and there's no choice...the snake will have to be euthanized.

[what7psp]

doesn't sound good, lack of movement below the injury suggest spinal cord damage....give him a couple days and see if any movement comes back, if so then there is just minor damage and swelling around the cord....if no movement comes back, the cord is damaged and there's no choice...the snake will have to be euthanized.

right now my injured snake ate a live fish...is that good news

[lestat]

So sad to hear that. Hope it is just swelling and it goes down but if not then try the vet. I know it is a long way to go but they are best trained and they can relieve it's pain.

[infernalis]

20 miles is no big deal, even a Cadillac can do it with 10 bucks worth of gas round trip.

I would walk 20 miles to take one of my snakes to the vet.

heck where we live, its nearly 20 miles to the closest grocery store.

[what7psp]

20 miles is no big deal, even a Cadillac can do it with 10 bucks worth of gas round trip.

I would walk 20 miles to take one of my snakes to the vet.

heck where we live, its nearly 20 miles to the closest grocery store.

no you wont...I'm 14!!!i cant drive A CAR...my parents are at work ALL DAY!!!!

[infernalis]

Good luck hope it works out for you.

[anji1971]

How is your snake doing today? I hope you are lucky and see an improvement.
I can fully comprehend your difficulties with getting the snake to the vet.
I don't know about where you live, but around here, a 20 mile taxi ride is about $50.00. A preliminary vet exam is $60.00, and treatment can be a couple hundred more.
At 14 years of age, I would have had to ask my parents to absorb that cost, and the answer would have been a big, fat, "NO WAY!"
Not to mention that, as a parent, I'd be extremely uncomfortable with my young teen travelling 20 miles on a bus alone. Not nowadays. Too many bad things happen out there for that.
So, yes, I understand. You are not unwilling to take your snake to the vet, you are simply unable. And I've got 20-something years on you, and when my little Dekay's was sick a few months ago, I was also unable to take him to the vet, due to finances and transportation issues. (I don't drive either.)
Only difference is, back then, I don't recall any replies coming my way with an accusing overtone to them, such as a few I've read in this thread. I was offered only advice and condolences. This change in tone bothers me, to say the least........
Best wishes.

[Odie]

Three options.

1. Take it to the vet. I strongly recommend this option.
2. Keep it where it is and see how it develops. If it doesn't get better soon, see alternative 3.
3. Put it out of its misery. Back injuries are serious and its chances aren't good.

I'ed go with this
Hi, from Oregon, What7psp

[Lexa]

Why don't you phone up for a taxi, or take a bus? Seriously, the vet is the best option for your poor little guy.