What Are the Signs of Egg-Binding?
The signs of egg-binding differ by species. Snakes: In many cases, some eggs may be laid, but there remains a swelling in the caudal (towards the tail) half of the body. This may be hard to determine in large, well-muscled snakes such as pythons. Snakes may be egg-bound for days without showing any abnormal signs. Some snakes may show birthing efforts but are not able to produce an egg. They may become more activie and show signs of discomfort by writhing.
