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title: "I'm at my wits end with this rattlesnake. It was flourishing, full,…"
description: "I'm at my wits end with this rattlesnake. It was flourishing, full, healthy, beautiful. I went away for 2 weeks, had a caretaker, and over the course of the…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/KN9drWtNrO9AEdN2cNGBZM"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "WenD"
published: "2025-07-13T15:25:19.577007Z"
language: "en"
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# I'm at my wits end with this rattlesnake. It was flourishing, full,…

_Posted by WenD on 2025-07-13_

I'm at my wits end with this rattlesnake. It was flourishing, full, healthy, beautiful. I went away for 2 weeks, had a caretaker, and over the course of the last 2 months...this

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## 4 comments

### happysoxdonkey commented on 2025-07-13

Perhaps the caretaker really overwatered or never watered it? Is the soil very dry?

### WenD commented on 2025-07-13

She cared for them 3 months ago. I water weekly and fertilize about every 6 weeks. And in the past 2 months my full plant has now diminished to these last fighting few. Any chance of rehab? I'm open for all suggestions. It was my favorite!!!!

### Deima commented on 2025-07-13

Have you checked the roots? Maybe it needs repotting to fresh soil

#### WenD replied on 2025-07-14

Ok I'll try

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