big momma   10 #1 Posted January 26, 2016 Hi my sons 6yr old cornsnake died suddenly at the weekend. She hadn't eaten a mouse for about a month but she did the same about 2 years ago. She was shedding as normal and was moving about in her Viv okay when we went away overnight and on our return she was dead. The stench was dreadful and just below her jaw her body was swollen for about an inch. I know I am clutching at straws but has any one any ideas about illnesses that affect cornsnakes. She had a lovely nature  thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ghostrider   11 #2 Posted January 26, 2016 I cant think of anything that fits what you describe, but im no expert. Possibly a regurge that got stuck ? It would explain the lump & smell.  The only was to be sure would be to have a necropsy done by a reptile specialist at the vets. If you are on facebook, try asking in this group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/348607158487894/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carpetviper   10 #3 Posted February 10, 2016 More than likely an infection. Reptiles don't always show illness in then same way warm blooded animals do but the fact that it stopped eating was a sign that it wasn't happy with something.  There isn't much you can do now but if you decide to get another I would do a full strip of the viv and clean with a good disinfectant and allow it to dry well and air any fumes before you put another snake or lizard in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
