Ok, where to start...I bought this snake last Saturday at the Reptile Expo for my son. He ate on Sunday. He was very docile and loved exploring. The lid is a locking screen lid but the screen wire was ripped and cut so I cut the piece out and put new screen wire on it (since the lid locked) Well, around the edge where I added the new screen, I ran strips of Duct tape to make sure all gaps were sealed closed. Then I ran a strip on the inside, facing outside to seal any gaps. I had no idea that he would or could work his way under the tape! This morning I found him stuck to the tape from head to tip of tail! I took my time and removed him from the tape. A small part of clear skin came off at the base of the tail but none of his actual skin came off. His mouth was stuck in a fashion that his jaw was gapped open (for who knows how long)His mouth is now closed and he can move his head slightly. From about 1/4 way from his head down, he can move...the last 3/4 of his body aren't moving, or responding to touch.At first, I thought he was dead.
I placed him back in his tank (with all the tape removed!!!!!!!) and covered him in the shavings. Being a rehabber I know that stress is the #1 killer (just ahead of bad moms that don't think things through) My son is going to be so upset with me. I spent an hour crying like a baby.

I do not want to be yelled at or talked down to..just some advice on what to do now. We learn from our mistakes and yes, this was a big one. I feel worse than you can EVER imagine!!! I even called my mom and asked her to start a prayer chain(LOL-for a snake) but it's my last hope right now.

My son is 9 and will be devastated. I called our local petstore and they don't have ANY corn snakes in stock or I would be on my way now to get a new one. I don't think this one is going to make it and my son will blame me, even though I had good intentions.

So, any advice? Should I go ahead and euthanise him? I don't want him suffering. Or, should I wait and see? I just don't know what to do....