Retained Eggs

[chloe]

Has any body got any advice?

My chequered garter produced infertile eggs at the end of last year but has still got a few retained, she is not eating and the eggs don't seem to be budging.

[ssssnakeluvr]

They generally pass on their own, if not...get her to a vet, that would be the best bet.

[Snaky]

I'd second the opinion on going to a vet. Don't wait untill it's to late, I wouldn't take the risk.

[Cazador]

As Don said, they normally pass on their own. Sometimes they don't. Then it can render your female infertile (at the least), but there's also a "worse-case scenario." If they haven't passed within about 2 weeks of the others, then I'd get her to the vet.

[KITKAT]

While you wait for the vet appointment, soak/swim her in 80 - 90 degree F water for a half hour.

[chloe]

Thanks, i am taking her to the vet today.

[ClosedCasket88]

so what ever happend ?

[otis lee]

they dont lay eggs????????????

[Stefan-A]

No, they don't lay eggs.

[adamanteus]

Chloe, you never told us the outcome of your vet visit. What happened?

[Cazador]

There may be an issue with the translation, but I'm sure she's talking about jelly beans (AKA slugs).

[chloe]

yes i was talking about jelly beans. She managed to pass them the day before my vet appointment.