I know how you feel, EXACTLY. My female panther had a c-section about a year ago. It was horrible. The eggs were still in her tubes and wouldn't have come out on their own... just keep growing and growing until she burst I guess. I was glad to get them out... Until I saw her at the vets still sedated and white with sunken eyes. She woke up the next day and came home. I kept her in a smaller tank than the cage she was normally in. I was worried she would hurt herself, or get too cold. I kept the temps up at 95 to bask, and 80 in the rest, with no heat at night. It took her a while to start eating on her own. I gave her c/v cat food (has TONS of calories good for rescues and putting weight on after surgery) for 4 or 5 days mixed with water and electrolytes. After that she got sweet potato baby food mixed with water and electrolytes..

I know how you felt about keeping her alive. I cried more than I ever thought I would over anything (let alone a lizard, meaning before I got a cham I didn't realize how attached I'd become). It took her a good few months to get "back to normal".

BUT, now, a year later, she is doing really well. She gets her bright happy colours, and seems very happy. The only problems I had longterm were her not eating and drinking well, which started long before surgery when she first became gravid. Looking back I am very glad that I kept her alive, and I know that she is happy to be here. She is well cared for, and even if she lifespan ends up being shorter than it would have been, I'm glad to have her for extra time. Give her time. And believe me, if she decides that she no longer wants to be here, you will know. Animals make it very clear to us when it is their time to go... Hang in there. If you need any advice/someone to talk to just let me know

~Lindsay

Chimbakka@hotmail.com

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