had a wolf snake come in the mail other day. they said he was flighty and defensive. had him for 3 days now and he seems sick. wont move at all in enclosure. very lethargic does not want to move at all. wont open its mouth even. im actually hoping it bites because to feel better about it not being sick! it may have mouth rot though not sure as usually they would open mouth if was the case and as stated, she does not open her mouth at all.the shipping was shitty box was messed up she definetly had a tough ride. any ideas would be helpful. i was excited to have her so i can help teach my son how to work with a flighty specimen. now im just bummed out that i might have a potentially dying snake.
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wolf snake issues...dying?
- Thread starter toxicmoxy
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Socratic Monologue
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It needs a vet visit. You can search for one here:
https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661
https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661
Shipped to you via the US mail? 
From where? Any chances it could have been exposed to cold temps along the way?
From where? Any chances it could have been exposed to cold temps along the way?
marker1
Member
Is it hiding for three days or it’s not moved out in open area of enclosure?
yes us mail and potentially. but the delivery kid was a sadist. my box had plants in it and it was all damaged. they must of shook it profusely.Shipped to you via the US mail?
From where? Any chances it could have been exposed to cold temps along the way?
no its in an open area just lying still. completly lethargic. refuses to mouth open
she has broken bones i just realized. down her spine and possibly jaw. fuck fedex
https://ibb.co/42Wk0kv
these plants shipped in same package.
https://ibb.co/42Wk0kv
these plants shipped in same package.
marker1
Member
Damn that’s terrible. However I don’t think even shaking the box could cause the broken jaw. If it is broken or even the broken spine.
u can hear the bone crack as she tries to move. i can feel it. it literally crack. the jaw is just what im speculating but i literally cannot force feed. she will not open her mouth. if u pry any harder im worried i will damage
Take it to a vet for x-rays to see what is going on. I have heard of snakes being injured in shipping and recovering, but they need a lot of TLC and supportive care.
marker1
Member
I’d have a hard time believing injuries like that were not present prior to shipping
Depends. Might have been interesting and illuminating to see pics of the box if was received in.