Beelinn
Established Member
A few may remember my post almost 2 weeks ago, asking for help for my little Panther Cham girl. She fell Ill on a Sunday morning and passed away the next morning. I've learned some things so I thought I'd share.
1. When you read that females lay their eggs close to 30 days after breeding, that could be quite a ways off. In my girl's case, she was ready 11 days earlier, at 19 days after breeding.
2. Sunday is the absolute worst day for a specialty reptile to need emergency help. I am very fortunate to have 2 specialist reptile vets in my area, except on Sunday.
3. If I choose to ever try my hand at breeding again, I will make sure I have in my possession a dose of oxytocin for emergency.
I am incredibly sad and upset at the loss of my little girl. I feel like i let her down. I did so much reading and research, but it wasn't enough. She was indeed egg bound, and I didn't really believe it was possible because it was too early based on what I'd read. Had I realized it, it was still on a Sunday. Monday was too late. She was too weak. She would not have survived to lay, she would not have survived a surgery. I don't know why she didn't like my painstakingly prepared laying bin.
I feel like giving up already. I'm afraid of another heartbreaking mistake. I've waited a decade to do this little side-breeder hobby, made sure I could afford all of the equipment and had the funds necessary for care. All of it useless on a Sunday.
I can't give up yet though. My girl's final gift to me was 39 little eggs. I'm not confident, given the nature of how I had to obtain them, but I'm going to try.
I want to thank the people who were right there with me, offering advice through the ordeal.
1. When you read that females lay their eggs close to 30 days after breeding, that could be quite a ways off. In my girl's case, she was ready 11 days earlier, at 19 days after breeding.
2. Sunday is the absolute worst day for a specialty reptile to need emergency help. I am very fortunate to have 2 specialist reptile vets in my area, except on Sunday.
3. If I choose to ever try my hand at breeding again, I will make sure I have in my possession a dose of oxytocin for emergency.
I am incredibly sad and upset at the loss of my little girl. I feel like i let her down. I did so much reading and research, but it wasn't enough. She was indeed egg bound, and I didn't really believe it was possible because it was too early based on what I'd read. Had I realized it, it was still on a Sunday. Monday was too late. She was too weak. She would not have survived to lay, she would not have survived a surgery. I don't know why she didn't like my painstakingly prepared laying bin.
I feel like giving up already. I'm afraid of another heartbreaking mistake. I've waited a decade to do this little side-breeder hobby, made sure I could afford all of the equipment and had the funds necessary for care. All of it useless on a Sunday.
I can't give up yet though. My girl's final gift to me was 39 little eggs. I'm not confident, given the nature of how I had to obtain them, but I'm going to try.
I want to thank the people who were right there with me, offering advice through the ordeal.