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crotalusadamanteus said:
Soaking seems to help with turds at times. It's about almost the same isn't it? :shrug01:
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That's exactly along the lines of my thinking as well. So... I have her in a soaking tub with a heating pad and will hope that helps her pass what is left.

kmrkvicka said:
Do you have a reputable herp vet that may be able to come to you? do you have a fetal doppler?
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I do not have a fetal doppler. I do have a terrific vet close by that is currently treating a sick boa I have... he's quite pricey and the last vet visit for my other boa wiped out my savings. If I have to I will find a way, but I'd like to avoid it if possible.

Thanks everyone that has offered advice and support and just followed along with the drama.

Onto brighter things for the time being.. here is the little baby. So far, she's had this one baby and 6 eggiwegs (slugs). This little one looks like it's ready for a meal already!
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Aw April, the little guy is gorgeous! I hope that mama is able to pass the rest of the babies or slugs out. I am keeping you in my thoughts :).
 
thanks guys! Yeah, I think this little one is pretty cute too! Really takes after mom instead of dad.

She had a 6 hr soak (I was up and checking on her every 2hrs) and she did pass a small amount of feces. The mass you can see in the pic straining at her vent has moved back up where it was before.. talk about weird!

On the other forum someone is going through the exact same thing and their vet did ultrasound which showed alive babies still in his girl... so I'm just hoping she dropped these slugs and one baby a little early and there's more to come.

When I put her back in the cage, she was fine and didn't seem distressed at all. I'll give her some time and hopefully the rest will come out when she's ready. If she starts to seem like she's going downhill I'll take her into the vet. I'll post an update when I have one.

:)
 
Also along the line of turds, you know how they say don't give them normal size meals further into gestation because they may defecate and shoot out a premie. Think in this case a normal meal, if she took it, might help?

Just something that popped into my head this morning when I read your post.
 
She's in labor again, so far another slug has been passed. I'll post an update when she's done.
 
Geeez. I will be checking this in the am.. hoping for better news..

I am glad you got one, healthy looker so far hun

*sends good, baby passing thoughts*
 
Still sending good vibes your way. I have a fetal doppler and gel, and wish there was a way to get it to you right away
 
GIRL.. you better hope that you are just sleeping in.. cuz I told you I would check.. and here I am.. and now I have to go to work for 9 hours..

If there isn't an update.. when I get home..

Ima come whoop some rear end.. (and not in the fun way)


lol

Hope to see some happy news when I get home!!!!
 
there was no change when I went to bed last night (sorry Brandi!). No change this AM either, she passed only the one more slug. Appears to still have something in there, not sure, but she's not straining. Talked to one of my local boa friends who might be able to come over with ultrasound later this weekend.
 
oh April, I'm so sorry.... I know what you've been going through with Cinnamon, and now this... I can't imagine how stressed you are, cause I'm stressed over this mama, and she's not even mine. PM me if you want my number just to vent or something, k?
 
Wish I could help with birthing advice (give her a good strong gin?) but did think about your shining lights problem - I know turtles can't see red light, so maybe snakes can't either - if so, putting a red piece of plastic or crepe paper over your flashlight would make it easier to look in without disturbing her.
 
no update, nothing's changed. Timing didn't work out for my friend to come over with this ultrasound. Since she ate last week, I'm waiting to see if her BM will help get the rest of the slugs moving out. She passed urates yesterday and will be getting another overnight soak tonight.
 
Have you tried just putting a soaking tub into her viv, rather then a forced soak?

Sure hope it all goes well for her and you. Good luck.
 
crotalusadamanteus said:
Have you tried just putting a soaking tub into her viv, rather then a forced soak?
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No, I have not tried that... but you know what? I think that sounds like a good idea, the less stress, the better. I will give her a tub in the cage tonight and if she doesn't soak, then I'll put her in a tub tomorrow during the day. I've been misting her 1 or 2 times a day and she seems to appreciate it (instead of trying to run from the water like she normally would).
 
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