Preventing Egg Binding in Reptiles

Let's discuss about preventing egg binding in reptiles. The best way to deal with a health condition is to prevent it. Many health issues that arise in pets can be prevented by proper care and nutrition. Sometimes animals have pre-existing conditions, but owners should always provide the best care possible. Preventing egg binding in reptiles. This article discusses how.

Some veterinarians say that a very high percentage of health problems in pets could have been prevented. Animals can only eat what you give them and they are forced to live where to put them. Their health is pretty much entirely up to their owner. Egg binding is an issue that female reptiles tend to experience. It is not very common, but it happens. It is when a female has difficulties with eggs passing through the reproductive system.

Snakes and turtles tend to be more prone to egg binding than lizards. Egg binding if not treated can be life-threatening. If you are breeding reptiles or just have a pet female reptile, egg binding is something you should be aware of and try to prevent. While it is more likely to occur in snakes and turtles it can also occur in lizards especially since female lizards can produce eggs without a male.

To prevent egg binding from occurring it is important to keep the tank or cage at the appropriate temperature and humidity level for the reptile. Females need room to move around and exercise. If a female reptile is overweight or out of shape, she can have a harder time laying eggs.

Females also require a quiet, private nesting area or they will not lay their eggs. A healthy diet is important in all reptiles and pets. A poor nutrition can cause a whole list of different health issues. Feeding your pet a well-balanced diet is an easy way to prevent health concerns.

Female reptiles that are too young or too old, should not be bred. They are also more prone to complications. If egg binding does occur, immediately call a veterinarian.
