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===Therapy===
===Therapy===
Dystocia is usually not an emergency situation but delay increases the risk of complications and decreases the chance of a successful treatment. In cases where parturition ceases, treatment for dystocia should be instigated within 48 hours. However, treatment may be successful up to a week after parturition begins. Snakes with dystocia should initially receive supportive care, especially environmental conditions within their POTZ and rehydration.
Dystocia is usually not an emergency situation if the female is bright, alert and responsive, but delay increases the risk of complications and decreases the chance of a successful treatment. In cases where parturition ceases, treatment for dystocia should be instigated within 48 hours. However, treatment may be successful up to a week after parturition begins. Snakes with dystocia should initially receive supportive care, especially environmental conditions within their POTZ and rehydration.
Initially, husbandry practices should rectified - assess temperature, nesting site, hydration and surrounding environment.
If oviposition does not occur within several weeks or the reptile becomes dehydrated and lethargic, consider surgical intervention (ovariosalpingectomy).
Treatments such as manual manipulation, aspiration of the egg contents and administration of calcium and oxytocin may be ineffective or dangerous to the patient and are therefore not recommended.
Once follicular dystocia is established, ovariectomy is indicated. Coeliotomy is followed by removal of the ovaries and follicles. It is not essential to remove the oviducts.
===Prevention===
===Prevention===