Hisser has a stuck ootheca

[Dravensmom]

One of my female hissers has a stuck ootheca and has been this way for over 24 hours. Only 3 segments are sticking out but when I checked on her yesterday they were already shriveled and brown. Her back end has closed up on them and is collecting dirt ..im starting to worry. What should I do and what is going on?

 

[BioTeach]

I've never had a problem with my females that have aborted ootheca sticking out. Eventually she will pass it.

 

[Dravensmom]

Thank you I hope you are right.

 

[Rue]

I don't recall any having issues passing them either...

But you might want to up the humidity in your enclosure...

 

[Athelas]

How did it turn out? Did she pass it? Did you try altering humidity?

Scott
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[Dravensmom]

I did not alter the humidity.. The section that was stuck fell off and the rest is still in her as far as i know. I am also wondering.. I have 8 adult female and have seen quite a few oothecas moved to the brrod chamber but I have had them for 2 months now and no babies.. so do I need higher humidity or are they all just not ready to give birth?