Egg bound chameleon (emergency)

[Lise_ad]

Hi everyone. I went to the vet this morning and after doing a simple x-ray, found that Trevor (my 7-month-old chameleon) was eggbound. She may need surgery. I asked how much it would cost but the vet said he couldn't give me an estimate since their veterinary hospital didn't offer that type of surgery. If anyone has dealt with an egg bound chameleon could someone give me the estimate of how much it will cost?
I also want to know if there is a possibility she could lay her eggs without needing surgery. Should I try making her a Laying bin or do you think its too late to try?
Thank you so much

 

[JacksJill]

Get a lay bin together immediately while you seek other options. Egg Laying and the Laying Bin see this link for info

 

[JacksJill]

She might need calcium injections, oxytocin or subcutaneous fluids to help her have the strength to lay eggs. It would be up to your vet to decide what would be appropriate.

 

[Lise_ad]

She might need calcium injections, oxytocin or subcutaneous fluids to help her have the strength to lay eggs. It would be up to your vet to decide what would be appropriate.

Thank you for the link you provided. it was very helpful. She hasn't eaten for a week and hasn't used the bathroom but looks incredibly healthy, im just nervous if she will have the strength to lay them if it's even possible. The vet told me that she needed surgery and calcium injections, etc... wouldn't work. Im very skeptical of this since the vet said his experience with chameleons is minimum. Could she die if she lays the eggs and becomes too weak? Im so worried.

 

[kinyonga]

Post a couple of photos of her please...I asked you this in your other post and you didn't answer.

 

[JacksJill]

If she doesn't get the eggs out soon the pressure of them on her organs and other problems just from having ready to lay eggs in her may kill her.

 

[kinyonga]

if you want to have her have a chance of laying the eggs you need the laybin in her cage like yesterday!

 

[Lise_ad]

Post a couple of photos of her please...I asked you this in your other post and you didn't answer.

My apologies I think I fell asleep last night. I’ll get some current pictures posted in afew. Out to go buy the materials for her laying bed

 

[kinyonga]

Are you gettin playsand for the substrate? Opaque container?

 

[Lise_ad]

I’m gonna do mostly moist soil and sand mixed together. Yes an opaque container as well. Thank u for all the help, I’ll keep it updated! Pictures soon

 

[JacksJill]

Fingers crossed she still has the will to lay her eggs.

 

[JacksJill]

Do you need a recommendation of a vet that could spay her if necessary? You need to start lining that up incase she doesn't lay her eggs pronto.

 

[kinyonga]

Please listen to @JacksJill

 

[Lise_ad]

Do you need a recommendation of a vet that could spay her if necessary? You need to start lining that up incase she doesn't lay her eggs pronto.

yes please that would be great

 

[Lise_ad]

Post a couple of photos of her please...I asked you this in your other post and you didn't answer.

Here are some pictures of her. Sorry if the quality isn’t the best she’s always moving around haha

 

[JacksJill]

We would need your city and state to get you a recommendation? @jannb any suggestions.

 

[kinyonga]

Thanks for posting the photos. When you get the laybin in her cage please post a photo of the cage again showing the laybin in it. Thanks!