Sick California King Snake

[shaunyboy]

i am really sorry to have to say this but im with wayne as far as your snake needs to be put out its misery.if there are vets in your area they will do it for you.it does not have to be a reptile vet any vet can do the procedure for you.
cheers shaun

[Will0W783]

Ah ok, makes sense. The only time I had to euthanize a reptile, I just took him to my vet. Tara, sadly, after seeing the pictures of your snake, I have to say I'm with Wayne and Shaun as well. If it is constipation going on for that long, there's likely to be kidney and bowel permanent damage at this point and the spasms point to some form of toxicosis which is hard for them to come back from. At 14 years, he has had a good life. I know it's hard but you have to do what is best for your animal. I am facing possibly having to euthanize a hypo boa with kidney disease myself. I'm working with my vet to see if we can pull him through it, but there are so many ups and downs I don't know how much more I can ask him to go through.

[shaunyboy]

i'm in the same situation with my jaguar willow.hes been through so much crap this last 9 month.i really thought the swabs from his lung would provide the answer.they came back as clear,no bacteria could be cultured.something is irratating his lung into producing lots of mucas.the vet and i are still trying to get to the bottom of it.he lost loads of weight but is now back up to his usual size.he sheds,eats and poo's perfect.its so frustrating...!!

i would not hesitate to euthanise if its quality of life gets to the point its living in pain or suffering.imo its the best thing to do.
cheers shaun

[Lankyrob]

I think humane euthanasia is much more "painful" for us than it is for the animals but sometimes the best decisions are the hardest to make.

[Bree]

Originally Posted by tara.K

We've called these places, they don't do them anymore. I wouldn't have come here asking for help if I hadn't already tried everything else. This was my last resort.

Tara,

I know its hard to come someplace for help and feel as though the answers you are getting aren't what you want to hear.

The scope of what is going on with your snake is beyond the help of any forum of reptile lovers. The spasms, the lack of defecation, and the lack of funds even if you could get the snake to the vet leaves you with very few options.

While its hard to think of, often it is the snakes best option and in his best interest to stop the suffering it must be undergoing with those symptoms. I'm so sorry to even say it, but it may be the best thing you can do out of love, and really caring for your Kingsnake.

Whatever you choose to do, I wish you peace with that decision.

Bree