In case anyone knows a lot about snakes...

[beetiger]

Xoco, the matron of my cornsnake empire, just had a clutch of eggs, but she seems to have retained one egg inside her. Anyone have any idea what I'm supposed to do about that? It can't be good for her!

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[cktraveler.livejournal.com]

No, but I know someone who almost certainly will know. E-mail me all of the details you have and I'll pass them along.

This may take some time, though, so if there's anyone else you can also ask ...

[collie13.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. Do you have a local vet who will see exotics? That'd be my recommendation, although I'm sure you've already thought of that. Good luck to Xoco!

[en-ki.livejournal.com]

SNAKE ABORTION IS SNAKE MURDER

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

Hey, if I can get the egg out, keep it, and hatch it, I will, definitely!

[walkertxkitty.livejournal.com]

I don't know nearly as much about reptiloids as some, but as I understand it the procedure usually requires veterinary services to release the egg.

[ladyperegrine.livejournal.com]

If you'll be looking for people to take baby snakes, we'd be interested--it'd give me a good excuse to come up and see you, too!

(and fyi...you don't have to clear the shelves for me. ;-) )

[level-head.livejournal.com]

Hello! A mutual friend directed my attention here. The condition is called dystocia, or colloquially "egg binding". It's fairly common, actually, and corn snakes are one of the species known for this.

Fortunately, for female snakes that have laid some eggs as yours has, the general practice is to wait a couple of days to see what happens. After that -- if the last eggs are not laid, it's time for the vet.

Here are some details -- and the procedures. (http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=17&cat=1831&articleid=3010)

Good luck!

Hmm... Interested in French comics, are you? ];-)

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