Sad discovery.

[CA cowgirl]

I'm not sure I understand the relevance of this question? I've never had a necropsy done, but I've also never had an animal die that required one. I absolutely would get one though, if I had an unexpected death.

My reasons for asking are: what needs to be done to ensure an accurate necropsy? Skiploder shares some insight that the animal must be evaluated in a short window. Specifics I don't know. Thus asking my question to those that suggested it might've drawn the answer. No sense asking the questions if they haven't had a necropsy done to any of their critters.

You called PE as soon as you discovered the gaping mouth - correct? I mean he started showing signs of distress the evening you got him.............

Even with refrigerating the corpse, you are pushing the time window to get an accurate necropsy if you don't pull the trigger Monday.

Let us know how this is resolved..........

And Seru's answer here is also why I asked, to find out what the cost should be as cost can be prohibitive to some people. I hope this helps you understand the relevancy of my question.

Sorry to DP

Just talked to a local herp vet, $70 for the initial, $130 for each tissue sample sent away. Sadly thats not money I have, atleast for the tissue sent away. I just bought a new water heater and had to pay damages from the old one. as well as alot of money going to dig my parents out of financial trouble.

I noticed though that on his underside he had a long black line on his white belly that seem indented as did part of his body.