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Egg still in female after laying...

norse79 Apr 25, 2009 12:19 AM

After laying 6 eggs, one of my normal females still has an obvious buldge that I'm 99% sure is another egg that she didn't lay. It has been over 24 hours and I've tried to palpate it out, but had no luck. Any suggestions before I decide to go to the vet?

Steve

Replies (4)

ohernz Apr 25, 2009 11:57 AM

i would take her to a vet right away!
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norse79 Apr 26, 2009 12:20 PM

Problem is that the vets in this area openly tell me that they are not as knowledgeable about reptiles. I've only found one that even does reptiles and I felt like other hobbiest friends and myself know more from experiences and reading books on the subject.

John from JDConstriction is coming down to take a look at it today.
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Steve Smith
Midwest Reptiles
www.mwreptiles.com

norse79 Apr 26, 2009 12:22 PM

If things don't work out today. I will be taking her to the vet.
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Steve Smith
Midwest Reptiles
www.mwreptiles.com

jmartin104 Apr 28, 2009 03:05 PM

>>After laying 6 eggs, one of my normal females still has an obvious buldge that I'm 99% sure is another egg that she didn't lay. It has been over 24 hours and I've tried to palpate it out, but had no luck. Any suggestions before I decide to go to the vet?
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>>Steve

This happened to me last season. I don't remember how long, but I think it was 2-3 days until she finally passed the egg. After pushing out 6 eggs, her muscles may have just been weakened.
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Jay A. Martin
Jay Martin Reptiles

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