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Were the eggs uncalsified (yellow) or just infertile? 12 eggs is a very small clutch. I am not sure about oxytocin, it doesn't seem to be to effective. If you think there is a combo of dystocia and constipation can you feel anything unusual in her. What concerns me is that she is noted for retaining eggs, as you noted, so she very well could be filled with eggs and food. An x-ray could tell you if there are eggs or not if you cant feel them. Also your vet may have to do an operation to remove any eggs if the oxytocin doesn't work. If this is the case breeding her in the future may not be a good idea. An enema is when the vet uses a small tube and inserts in to the rectum, then squirts water through the tube in the rectum to help break up any blockages. (Not eggs!) Natural sunlight can do wonders, I would expose her to as much as possible right now. If she has not defecated in over a week then I would get her to the vet ASAP. In the mean time try the water and or baby food. If you do get her to defecate it will be big. Was she gaping while basking, if so I would not think much of it. Right now until you get her to a vet getting liquid in her is key. Hope this helps!
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