Egg Bound..

[Angela]

I have a female gecko that has layed fine in the past. This time she can't pass the eggs. Surgery to remove them is 875-1300 dollars. Shes drinking fine but not eating. Shes not looking to bad yet. I just can't afford to do the surgery. Which is so sad. I love the little girl. Wondering if anyone would possible know anything that might help. I've done the soaking.

 

[gecko4245]

Do you have an egg laying box?

 

[gecko4245]

I don't think there is anything you can do at home sorry. Do you have a credit card or can you borrow the money?

 

[gecko4245]

You can apply for carecredit and most people are approved and you can use it right away. You can apply on line and they will give you a number you can print out and use it the same day.

Carecredit.com

 

[Angela]

Yes, I do have a box. Shes layed fine before. I think I might try the Carecredit. Thanks..

 

[gecko4245]

welcome

 

[JordanAng420]

If you get declined for care credit, ask a good friend or family member ( that makes less money and/or has better credit than you) to apply for you. Not every animal hospital works with care credit, you should ask about it. And finally, PLEASE don't ever breed this gecko again if she makes it through this. Good luck!!!

 

[Angela]

Thats for the advice. And I haven't breed her. Their infertile eggs : (

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

If the eggs are not too large, she might benefit from an injection (or two) of Oxytocin preceded by an injection of calcium. If your vet is unfaminiar with this, he/she can contact my vet. His name is Ken Harkewicz, and he is the President of the ARAV and a consultant on the online VIN for vets at techs. Surgery to remove the eggs is not always effective since the post-surgery care is important that they do not pull out all their sutures with their first and second shed after surgery.

The other option is equally frightening, but very effective. I have done this myself, but do not recommend it for anyone who has little knowledge of gecko anatomy. The eggs can be aspirated with a standard 1cc tuberculin hypodermic syringe. The syringe is inserted through the abdomen and into the eggs, where about 1cc of yolk is extracted from each egg. This usually makes the eggs small enough for the female to pass on her own. The scary part is hitting a vein or another organ with the needle, or having yolk leak out into the abdominal cavity which can cause a secondary infection.

Only a veterinarian can perform these procedures. Please have your vet contact mine for advise and detailed information on performing these procedures. He is happy to advise other vets.

 

[Pinky81]

If the eggs are not too large, she might benefit from an injection (or two) of Oxytocin preceded by an injection of calcium. If your vet is unfaminiar with this, he/she can contact my vet. His name is Ken Harkewicz, and he is the President of the ARAV and a consultant on the online VIN for vets at techs. Surgery to remove the eggs is not always effective since the post-surgery care is important that they do not pull out all their sutures with their first and second shed after surgery.

The other option is equally frightening, but very effective. I have done this myself, but do not recommend it for anyone who has little knowledge of gecko anatomy. The eggs can be aspirated with a standard 1cc tuberculin hypodermic syringe. The syringe is inserted through the abdomen and into the eggs, where about 1cc of yolk is extracted from each egg. This usually makes the eggs small enough for the female to pass on her own. The scary part is hitting a vein or another organ with the needle, or having yolk leak out into the abdominal cavity which can cause a secondary infection.

Only a veterinarian can perform these procedures. Please have your vet contact mine for advise and detailed information on performing these procedures. He is happy to advise other vets.

:main_thumbsup: Great advice Marcia! And very good info!