Re: IGUANA EGG PROBLEM

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Posted by BabyHerp on July 15, 1999 at 23:06:32:

In Reply to: IGUANA EGG PROBLEM posted by Augusto on July 15, 1999 at 21:51:52:

Augusto..lo siento....This is dystocia....My female had to be spayed because of it. It is very common with female iguanas in captivity. So many reasons why they get it. Oxytoxin is good...usually takes two or more injections to get all the eggs expelled.When does she see the vet again? The vet will X-ray her to see if all the eggs are out. Please consider having her spayed as often times once she has retained egg problems every year may be the same. First time iguana layers about 11-20 eggs....Ive read, also may be over a course of two weeks that she lays all of them if not getting another dose of oxytoxin....but maybe she's done. Only the vet should know...is she eating? Make sure she is getting a calcium supplement...phosphorus free one. Even Calcium citrate...muy importante!. Here is a link that explains Dystocia...I didn't even understand it when my iguana had it....and not sure I do now! But this link should help you...if she doesn't like the hiding box you made perhaps make another Keep her warm...low 90's but no lights in nest box.
Are her eggs fertile? Has she mated with the male...or are they infertile?
Here you go Augusto hope this site helps explain dystocia ...click on the blue link at the bottom:

Gina

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: Augusto..lo siento....This is dystocia....My female had to be spayed because of it. It is very common with female iguanas in captivity. So many reasons why they get it. Oxytoxin is good...usually takes two or more injections to get all the eggs expelled.When does she see the vet again? The vet will X-ray her to see if all the eggs are out. Please consider having her spayed as often times once she has retained egg problems every year may be the same. First time iguana layers about 11-20 eggs....Ive read, also may be over a course of two weeks that she lays all of them if not getting another dose of oxytoxin....but maybe she's done. Only the vet should know...is she eating? Make sure she is getting a calcium supplement...phosphorus free one. Even Calcium citrate...muy importante!. Here is a link that explains Dystocia...I didn't even understand it when my iguana had it....and not sure I do now! But this link should help you...if she doesn't like the hiding box you made perhaps make another Keep her warm...low 90's but no lights in nest box. : Are her eggs fertile? Has she mated with the male...or are they infertile? : Here you go Augusto hope this site helps explain dystocia ...click on the blue link at the bottom: : Gina :

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