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Did my juvenile gopher snake have a seizure?
I walked up to his cage to check him out and he looked very stiff as if he was cold. Then he looked upwards, his neck and body cringed up, he started twisting and turning over uncontrollably. I am not making this up. The only thing I can relate it to is a seizure or a stroke. His mouth was open like his jaw was locked. As he twisted around he got sand packed into his throat and windpipe. I picked him up and ran lukewarm water into his mouth so he didn't suffocate. He remained stiff and unresponsive for about twenty minutes. He looked a little better before I went to bed. This morning he had pooped and started shedding in pieces like a lizard. I know that is an unhealthy sign. I can't take him to a vet because the closest one is two hours away and very expensive. Someone told me it might be a brain virus?
Any suggestions? Please help.
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