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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. Dystocia is a relatively common problem occurring in lizards, however snakes appear to be the most susceptible.
*'''For information on lizard and snake anaesthesia and surgery, see''' [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia]] and [[Lizard and Snake Surgery|Lizard and Snake Surgery]].
[[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 and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
[[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 and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]]
[[Image:X-ray1_copy.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Peer Zwart and Fredric Frye. All rights reserved.]]
[[Image:X-ray1_copy.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Peer Zwart and Fredric Frye. All rights reserved.]]