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What are signs to look for in an egg bound leo?
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Edited on February 15, 2005 at 14:58:56 by phwyvern.

Well, besides the obvious ones like being very gravid and very late to lay, according to my vet, not my experience, they are lethargy, straining (contractions), not eating, and a paleness in skin and esp. gums.
I asked last week 'cause I was worried. She's a very good herp vet.
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check out this message i wrote in the forum

http://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=713997,715864

it happened to me about 2 years ago and everything worked out fine within a few months. but she never ate. i have a message about it in a forum here a coulpe years ago if you want to search for it. She laid 2 eggs for her first clutch and then they just stayed in her stomach.

Sorry to hear about your Leo. But I go through this about 2 times a year and will give you my typical protocol. Usually binding is caused through stress, obstruction, low calcium, or she may simply not be ready to lay. If she is 2-3 weeks past her lay date, you should be able to feel (palpation) 3-4 eggs within her, as addional eggs will form with the original two remaining in most cases. From my experiences upon necropsy is that the eggs usually are nestled vertically within and on occasion, one egg running horizontally to the females abdomen. If she is well past term I would seperate her immediately and place on paper towels so that you may monitor her feeded and fecal activity. Be sure to include nestbox. If she is still active and feeding this is good.

Secondly, make an appointment with your vet immediately. They will inject her with calcium and oxcytocin (labor inducer). This can vary in price but typical with injections, x-ray, and visit is $75 - $100. I would highly recommend the x-ray to check for obstructions and to maintain for your personnal records. After injection of oxcytocin she should releive herself of the eggs within 6-24 hours. If she does not pass, subsequent visits will be required for injections. Hopefully she passes after the first round. Just be sure to leave her alone to reduce stress.

If obstructed or she will not pass voluntarily, surgery to remove the eggs is inevitable. If surgery is not performed, your gecko will pass. This is the difficult part.

I am currently dealing with an egg bound Crested. I am still trying to find anyone that has had an egg bound Crested. Could be the first in captivity, who knows? Her current progrees is as follows: 3 eggs, six weeks, and 5 treatments.....not looking good.

I hope this helps and please share your findings with us.

I found the post from 2003, just keep searching my name footlonglizard in 2003 archs and you will find what you need, this is the biggest one. I used to use this site a lot and everyone knew who i was so there is a lot of help there.

http://forums.kingsnake.com/viewarch.php?id=47799,47799&key=2003