Sick California King Snake

[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.

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by tara.K

I wouldn't have come here asking for help if I hadn't already tried everything else. This was my last resort.

I truly wish there was some magical way to heal your snake through words, but unfortunately that just is not possible.

Please don't take this wrong or think it's being mean in any way, but perhaps the most humane thing to do would be to say your final farewell and euthanize your long time friend.

I have had to do this to some of my snakes, it's sad but I had to show my final act of love and release them from the suffering.

The easiest and most humane way is to place the snake into a shoe box type poly tote box and set it into the refrigerator for a few hours first, This will slow your snakes metabolism down to a near hibernation status, then slip the box into your freezer overnight.

The snake will simply go to sleep and pass away as it freezes solid.

It's not an easy thing to do, it sucks, but sometimes it's for the best.

Good luck.

[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