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Dystocia is common in reptiles and may affect 10% of the captive population annually. Dystocia is a relatively common problem occurring in lizards, however snakes appear to be the most susceptible.  

Dystocia is common in reptiles and may affect 10% of the captive population annually; snakes appear to be the particularly susceptible.  

 

[[Image:Eggs_lizards.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Radiograph of an egg bound lizard. Note the eggs in this iguana have caused the abdomen to distend.''' (Copyright © RVC)]]

[[Image:Eggs_lizards.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Radiograph of an egg bound lizard. Note the eggs in this iguana have caused the abdomen to distend.''' (Copyright © RVC)]]

[[Image:X-ray1_copy.jpg|200px|thumb|right|(Copyright © RVC)]]  

[[Image:X-ray1_copy.jpg|200px|thumb|right|(Copyright © RVC)]]  

If oviposition/parturition does not occur within 2 or more weeks or the reptile becomes dehydrated and lethargic, consider an ovariosalpingectomy.

If oviposition/parturition does not occur within 2 or more weeks or the reptile becomes dehydrated and lethargic, consider an ovariosalpingectomy.

* [[Lizard and Snake Surgery|Surgery]] is indicated for relief of dystocia if the above fail, if there is an obstruction or if there is prolapsed devitalised oviduct tissue. Surgery may involve single or multiple salpingotomy, unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy or unilateral or bilateral ovariosalpingectomy.   

* [[Lizard and Snake Surgery|Surgery]] is indicated for relief of dystocia if the above fail, if there is an obstruction or if there is prolapsed devitalised oviduct tissue. Surgery may involve single or multiple salpingotomy, unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy or unilateral or bilateral ovariosalpingectomy.   

**'''Salpingotomy procedure for snakes''':  

**'''Salpingotomy procedure for snakes''':  

# Left ventrolateral skin incision between the first and second scale row overlying the retained egg or foetus  

# Left ventrolateral skin incision between the first and second scale row overlying the retained egg or foetus