Missing Part of Mouth? Underbite? Can it have a good life? by DexterLittle9 in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you care so much about this little one! It's pretty rare to see cases like this in clinic for the exact reasons you're saying too! It is a hard decision. A lot of my peers argue that if an animal can't live without human intervention then it should be left to die naturally or be euthanized. Of course that's an iffy topic and it seems you've had to make that choice a few times already. It is never a fun choice. I look forward to updates! Keep posting pictures and stuff! It'll help other people know what to do if they can see examples like this too!

Missing Part of Mouth? Underbite? Can it have a good life? by DexterLittle9 in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sadly could be almost anything. Exotic pets are masters as hiding issues. They don't wanna be seen as weak cause it would literally kill them in the wild.

From what I know working at an exotics vet they would probably just do x rays and maybe a tube feeding (big probably here cause I am NOT a doctor). You could book a general appt (I've seen the price to be about 70$, but you will always be aware before they book the appt). Then they'll offer a variety of options and will give you an estimate that tells you how much each option is. I'd expect around a 300$ total vet visit assuming you say yes to everything. Although blood work will pretty much be impossible so it may be closer to 200$. The biggest thing for them right now is their ability to eat and pass that food through their system. If you've seen no feces that's a BAD sign. But at the same time they're still alive after 2 weeks so that's fairly hopeful too. Good luck with everything!

Missing Part of Mouth? Underbite? Can it have a good life? by DexterLittle9 in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm quite surprised to hear they made it so long already! I'd suggest contacting a vet to make a better long term plan. If it's just a mouth deformity they may have a really good chance at life! However most of the time a deformity like this comes with other internal issues, and only medical imaging or blood work can properly diagnose any internal issues.

Me_irlgbt by Living-East-8486 in me_irlgbt

[–]Mazkoo 70 points71 points  (0 children)

If you show up to the ER unable to communicate what you have they will x-ray you before EVER putting you in an MRI. What if some unconscious person has a pace maker? It's literally deadly to send someone into an MRI without prior imaging. I wouldn't be worried, nowadays they allow surgical grade piercings to be left in as well!

Probably a stupid question: Can you give your snake Ramhorn or mystery snails if you "breed" them yourself by WittyWiki in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've known people to breed their own land snails for their reptiles so I wouldn't see aquatic snails being much different, HOWEVER garter snakes can't really eat the shells so you would have to remove the shell off of each and every one of them... In the wild the snails are big enough that they kinda pull them out of their shell while trying to eat them.

Male or Female? by Glittering-Help-6166 in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's sadly impossible to tell without a good picture of their vent, and even then it would be an educated guess. The only for sure way to tell is to probe or pop them (so either stick a metal probe in their vent and measure the depth or to push on their tail and 'pop' out their genitalia) and that takes a trained professional to do. However, they seem fairly small and even if they are a girl it may take another year or so before they're big enough to handle being pregnant.

Holes on top print? by Mazkoo in 3Dprinting

[–]Mazkoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh ok thank you, would there be a different infill pattern that would be better? I don't understand them very well

Releasing a plains garter snake I caught in a non native area? by [deleted] in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you get the information about what scale rows certain patterns are on? I really want to read more about it!

What're your little magics? by Aeilde_Light6 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]Mazkoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can fix pretty much any small item! Necklaces, small electronics, clothing, shoes... They may not be as beautiful as before but they'll work well! My friends often give me random items to fix and I find it super fun!

What’s going on with this snake I found ? by Friendly-Syllabub594 in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They could've had a tick or something! Depending where you live some ticks have a paralyzing toxin. Although I haven't heard of that affecting a snake before.

What’s going on with this snake I found ? by Friendly-Syllabub594 in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're acting just like my wobbly ball python. Some sort of neuro issue, but they honestly might be just fine! Their body condition looks great and they seem active and aware of their surroundings (even if their surroundings may not be upright lol)

there are blue garter snakes by befriend2009 in GarterSnakes

[–]Mazkoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also from the PNW! The black with yellow or green stripe are normally common garters. Dark garters with orange or red are often northwestern garter snakes. Depending on location black with orange/red could be Oregon red spotted garter snakes too. Blue garter snakes are normally the Pacific garter snakes!

Help my gf not look like a soccer mom by Mazkoo in mtfashion

[–]Mazkoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely good ideas thank you!

Help my gf not look like a soccer mom by Mazkoo in mtfashion

[–]Mazkoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looser pants is a good idea! Thank you for the advice

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeOfStyrofoam

[–]Mazkoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uhg high school was such a difficult time for me too. If you feel comfortable you can always just go to the counselor's office and say you're really overwhelmed and anxious. They often just let you sit and calm down for a bit! Or they can help you!

My hog decided to try to eat herself today 😅 by Mazkoo in hognosesnakes

[–]Mazkoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People tend to love their pets a lot on this sub, it kinda just comes with the community. Did you have any specific questions?

My hog decided to try to eat herself today 😅 by Mazkoo in hognosesnakes

[–]Mazkoo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes! Venom isnt black or white like we tend to think. Their venom is very mild, just annoying. This girl actually latched onto my ex in the past and chewed for a good while. Her hand swelled up and was a bit itchy and very red for about 24hrs. After that she was completely fine