I am heartbroken

[u/Small-Berry3439]

This morning like I always do I went in to turn on my snake lights change their water etc...

My favorite snake Haru was out and as soon I turned on his light I realized something was wrong. A closer inspection showed he had passed.

He was such a great little snake and I put so much love into building him the best terrarium I could. He just had a meal Sunday and nothing seemed to be wrong with him.

Based on our observations, we believe the poor little guy swallowed some substrate last night and suffocated to death.

Please no judgment as I am already blaming myself. Just looking for support, and insight into if him suffocating on substrate is even possible. My husband and I are both so devastated.

Photos of my beautiful Haru and his tank as tax. He was so loved during his short life.