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We just read the post of the post by OneTwoManyHerps and the passing of the female Leo.

First off, OneTwoManyHerps, We are very sorry about your loss!

Secondly, that post really got us thinking about what one should look for if a Leo becomes egg bound.

What are the chances that a female leo who is not being bred (or will ever be bred) become egg bound? What are the definite tell tale signs? Preventative measures? Treatments? Vet costs? Any information would be kindly needed.

We have been making a "Leo care & wellness sheet" for our records, with all sorts of information, and we would like to add this to the list of information.

Thanks,

Scott and Cat

(FYI, our rescued Leopard is doing fantastic.)
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0.1.0 African Fat Tail
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko
1.0.0 Flat Tail House Gecko
1.1.0 Long Tail Grass Lizards
1.0.0 Betta (Past away 3/17/04)
1.1.0 Cats

It's early.
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0.1.0 African Fat Tail
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko
1.0.0 Flat Tail House Gecko
1.1.0 Long Tail Grass Lizards
1.0.0 Betta (Past away 3/17/04)
1.1.0 Cats

I'm sorry I don't know the answers to your questions. I just wanted to say what a fabulous idea, making your own care sheet. I always forget things I read or can never find information when I want it.

I'm sorry for OneTwoManyHerps loss as well. I saw the picture of the female leo before she was sick on OneTwoManyHerps web site. What a drastic change, so sad

Lisa

The chances of Serendipity becoming eggbound are in my opinion slim to none...if in any way she does become gravid, to take a pre-caution just make sure she gets all her calcium and isnt to small to lay eggs, when females produce eggs without a male it doesnt necesseraly(sp?) mean they'll becom eggbound, the vet cost to have the operation to get the eggs out cost in the 150-200$ range but that isnt always the case, some females who becom eggbound can be soaked on warm water everyday untill she lays the eggs, the warm water losens up her muscles and she'll be able to pass her eggs, i dont think Onetomanyherps's leo died because of being eggbound..i think it was a major infection, but like i said, just give her her calcium and keep her tank at the right temps and she should be fine, i've never seen a female who became gravid without a male die or become eggbound

Danny

Thanks for the info Danny!

Since we don't know the past History of Serendipity, we're not going to breed her-- it just does not seem like a wise thing to do. As is the case with our female AFT. It's good to know about the egg binding though, and we've noted it down into our logs.
Just in case if something like this happens to our long tail pair (If anyone knows about Long Tail grass lizard reprodution, info is welcome).
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0.1.0 African Fat Tail
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko
1.0.0 Flat Tail House Gecko
1.1.0 Long Tail Grass Lizards
1.0.0 Betta (Past away 3/17/04)
1.1.0 Cats