My Leo is Prego! X-ray!

[Tortuga_terrestre]

It is confirmed...my leo is prego. 17 eggs! The vet prescribed a 2 week supply of Oxytocin to help her lay eggs. Check it out!

 

[dmarcus]

That is so cool to see, congrats...

 

[sulcatababies1402]

wow that is soooo cool thanks for sharing! Congrats!! cant wait to see baby pics

 

[exoticsdr]

I'm curious about the two weeks supply of oxytocin..what instructions were given?

 

[Tortuga_terrestre]

I'm curious about the two weeks supply of oxytocin..what instructions were given?

I have nine shots for 2 weeks! Dr Greek instructed to give her 2 days on 2 days off....So Im giving her the next dose tomorrow.

 

[exoticsdr]

If you don't mind me asking, what prompted the radiograph? Was she digging and abandoning nest sites? or spending a prolonged period of time at a particular site without laying?

 

[Yvonne G]

I'm curious about that too. Usually oxytocin isn't prescribed unless there's been some stress about laying.

 

[Tortuga_terrestre]

If you don't mind me asking, what prompted the radiograph? Was she digging and abandoning nest sites? or spending a prolonged period of time at a particular site without laying?

Her prior care taker suspected of her having eggs already..since she is a proven breeder! She did make a couple test holes.. but no eggs were in the holes. Correction the medication is twice a day! 2 days on 2 days off... Man I hope she lays soon.

 

[exoticsdr]

OK...the test holes probably prompted the prescription. Was just curious, as oxytocin is not something you would just give without first having a reason to give it (i.e discovery of eggs on a radiograph, in itself, is not compelling enough info to administer oxytocin) Thanks for the answers and keep us posted!

 

[Tortuga_terrestre]

I'm curious about that too. Usually oxytocin isn't prescribed unless there's been some stress about laying.

I think he prescribed it; since she is in a new enviroment. The move is stressful enough....this would probaly make it harder for her to lay? right?

 

[Yvonne G]

That's very exciting, Walter. I hope they come out with no problems and you hatch out some lovely leopard babies!! My fingers are crossed for you.

Thanks so much for sharing the X-ray. We don't get to see that very often, and your X-ray is nice and sharp.

 

[DesertGrandma]

I loved looking at this xray. It amazes me how the eggs are all over the body and not just in one little place. I am curious as to whether the vet can tell by looking at the xray if the eggs are ready to lay. Do they have a certain amount of development needed before they are deposited?

 

[AnthonyC]

That is really amazing to look at! Good luck!.. and congrats!

 

[DesertGrandma]

Does a tortoise have a uterus?

 

[Laura]

i would think they would be further down if ready to lay.. but what do I know!
I wouldnt want her laying too soon.. isnt that what the drug would do? if she isnt ready?
If she acts normal and isnt straining.. Id wait on the drug.. but??

 

[Tortuga_terrestre]

i would think they would be further down if ready to lay.. but what do I know!
I wouldnt want her laying too soon.. isnt that what the drug would do? if she isnt ready?
If she acts normal and isnt straining.. Id wait on the drug.. but??

Hmmmm you got me thinking...She already took her first dose. I wouldnt want her to become eggbound. The vet said the eggs dont appear to have been there too long. The shells are arent thick...

 

[exoticsdr]

Does a tortoise have a uterus?

No uterus, in the sense that mammals have one. They have ovaries, a funnel shaped organ (the ostium) that directs to follicles into the oviduct and lays down the albumen (egg white) and the shell. The oviduct is kind of complex but for lack of the brain cells to remember exactly what it is exactly comprised of, it is the holding reservoir for the eggs before being released into the cloaca and eventually the vent. Hope this helps.
Doc

 

[DesertGrandma]

Sounds pretty complex to me and very interesting. The oviduct must be rather large to hold so many eggs. Thanks for the info.

Does a tortoise have a uterus?

No uterus, in the sense that mammals have one. They have ovaries, a funnel shaped organ (the ostium) that directs to follicles into the oviduct and lays down the albumen (egg white) and the shell. The oviduct is kind of complex but for lack of the brain cells to remember exactly what it is exactly comprised of, it is the holding reservoir for the eggs before being released into the cloaca and eventually the vent. Hope this helps.
Doc

 

[Tortuga_terrestre]

SHE STARTED LAYING!!!!!!!! 2 CRACKED AND FOUR LAYED! SHE IS LAYING ON TOP INSTEAD OF DIGGING

 

[jbean7916]

Good Luck, hope all is well!!