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She ate 1 mouse today, but still has not laid eggs. Is this normal for them to eat prior to laying?

How long before I should start to worry about egg binding?

I've noticed some distention of her cloaca. Another thing I've observed is her trying to find a way out of the enclosure. If I'm right this is a sign that something is missing in her enviroment. I'm going to try changing a few things around with the nestbox, as I believe that's the problem. I'm going to check humidity (too high I think) and add more depth. My real concern is with egg binding.

Any advice would be appreciated
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hbailey

0.0.1 argus monitor
1.1 butterfly agama (L. Reevesi)

Has your monitor been with a male???? I noticed you only have one????? FR

No, I was waiting to determine the gender of this one before buying a mate.
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hbailey

0.1 argus monitor

I've been known to be wrong before, so take a look for yourself and tell me what you think. These were taken about 6 days ago

http://argus.zapto.org/images/argus/16.jpg
http://argus.zapto.org/images/argus/17.jpg
http://argus.zapto.org/images/argus/19.jpg
http://argus.zapto.org/images/argus/20.jpg

Ate one small mouse in 8 dys and not a drastic change in appearence. I've changed nothing in the enviroment, except add a nest box.
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hbailey

0.1 argus monitor