William's garter snakes.

[frostyftw]

Alright, thanks.

I found an injured snake a while back.

I still have it, as I thought it was hurt and I might be able to help it.

In 2 different places on it's body, it is bent and those places are stiff. I don't know how to really explain it...

When it moves those places do not. They just stay in one spot.

When I feel it, it is hard, like a rock...

And stuck in that position..

Any ideas what it could be?

[guidofatherof5]

Sounds like spinal injuries that have possibly fused the spine.
Is the snake eating and acting normal otherwise?

[d_virginiana]

The snakes around here are already starting to slow down for the winter, even though we've only had a few days below 70. They're still around, but they aren't doing 'summer activities' anymore (for lack of a better term). When you see them they're just curled under something and they aren't hanging out in good hunting areas as much.

Do you have a picture of the snake with the spinal problems? It's possible for them to recover and live quite awhile even with serious back injuries.

[frostyftw]

No, I don't have a picture.

I'll get one and post it, soon.

[frostyftw]

Sorry, I've forgot all about the picture.

I've been trying to get a good picture today...

No luck...

Bad lighting, possibly..

I'll get it figured out tomorrow.

[frostyftw]

I can't get a good picture of the snake's spine...

It seems like nothing is wrong in the picture...

Anyway, I have a question.

What do you guys do when you can't get a snake to change foods?

I have 2 snakes that were found in the same area. All they want to eat is frogs.

I know it's not good for them, and that's why I want to get them off it.

Besides, there is not a good supply, being this time of the year.

I need them to eat something else.

Scenting isn't working.

[RedSidedSPR]

Chop up the frog with something else.

Chop while frozen!

[frostyftw]

I don't understand.

What do you mean?

[RedSidedSPR]

Chop up a frozen frog, if you can stomach it, and mix it up in a dish (lid or something) with something else, like chopped worms.

[frostyftw]

I don't understand.

What if the snake looks through it to find the frog pieces?