My Snake may be dying

[Haldthin]

Help!!! My garter snake keeps rolling around and looking up constantly, does anyone know what's wrong with her?!?!?!?!

[Skiploder]

Help!!! My garter snake keeps rolling around and looking up constantly, does anyone know what's wrong with her?!?!?!?!

- What are you feeding her?
- What are her temps?
- Did you spray anything in the room or near her cage lately?
- How long have you had her?

[Haldthin]

I feed her tilapia sprinkled with vitamins and calcium, nightcrawlers, and occasionally a pinky mouse.
Her temps are on the cool side 78, on the warm side 85.
No, nothing has been sprayed near her cage.
I've had her for about a year.

[Haldthin]

I feed her those on different days just to clear up any mistakes.

[Skiploder]

I feed her those on different days just to clear up any mistakes.

What's your source for the nightcrawlers?

Has she been eating for you lately?

[Haldthin]

My only source of nightcrawlers are from a pet store.
She has been eating perfectly, never misses a feeding and doesnt even roll or look up too much when feeding.

[reptile65]

Are you making sure you buy the unsalted, plain tilapia? I've heard of garters getting salt poisoning when salted tilapia was accidentally fed to them.

[Skiploder]

Without seeing the animal and if you can honestly rule out worms that may have ingested pesticide (or are red worms) or feeding fish containing thiaminase - all I can do is recommend you take her to see a vet.

Snakes will often roll and thrash and hold their head in weird positions when they are sick. However that sickness can run the gamut from a viral infection, a bacterial infection, exposure to temperature extremes, etc.

ASSuming everything you tell me is correct and that you are certain about her diet and temps, there is nothing I can suggest other than a trip to your vet.

[Haldthin]

Okay, thanks for all the suggestions, I'll definitely take her to the vet.