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I am wondering what is going to happen after surgery...My vet is gone until tuesday, so it has to wait until then, and all the other vets in Halifax do not take exotics. When they cut her open to take the eggs out, i am assuming it is like a c-section in a human. Now i know the majority of the time in the future all babies would have to be delivered by c-section with humans. Is this the case with Leopards as well, or even will they produce babies again. Or will they produce babies normal after that, or should i even bother to try after this?

Just a few q's

Thanks
Shawn

I have never been though this myself, but from what I recall hearing leopard gex cannot be bred after egg binding surgery. Whether they are incapable of breeding, or you need to keep them away from a male to ensure they don't breed, I'm not sure- you certainly wouldn't want to have her go through surgery every two weeks during laying season, it would kill her. I imagine they render them incable of breeding. The important thing is to save the animals life. It is unfortunate if she was good breeder, but that's one of the risks of breeding.

Good luck with your gecko, I hope she makes it. As long as the surgery is done it time she should be okay. I missed the post where you had the diagnosis confirmed...glad you have some answers and know what to do at least.

I have never confirmed what it was, I got my digital camera back so i could take clearer pictures and emailed them to a vet i know in the UK. she confirmed it, and i take her word for everything.

Well, women who have had a first cezarian baby often go through having a c-section with their second babies as a precautionary measure so they won't split their scars or cause massive bleeding. Laying eggs is different, and as long as the leo has an easy time of passing her eggs next season there shouldn't be a problem with the scar. I would carefully consider breeding this female again...it may be the way she is internally, that puts her at a higher risk for egg binding than some other females. Good luck!!! And keep us posted on her recovery process.

Cleo
1:1 leos...soon to be 1:5!!!

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I would still recommend an x-ray be done. If no obstructions, I would initiate a few more oxytocin treatments daily for approx. three-four days. Determine how many she has in her and any obstructions before giving up on the treatments.
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Galen Clark
www.captivescience.com

Would it be possible to "candle" her in a dark room with a pen light?
I've never tried it with leos, but when my marbled gecko is on the glass, you can see some organs and those other goodies in his abdomen.
I know pen lights are cheaper than x rays, but you might be able to count the obstructions.
$.02
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