Scratching 1 Year After Being Spayed

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Margalot

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Due to becoming egg bound I had my beardie, Tofu, spayed last year. She has had a full recovery, and now a year later she's scratching around again, as though looking for a place to dig. Is it possible for a spayed bearded dragon to become gravid again? Is it normal for a spayed dragon to continue this behavior? She didn't brumate last winter, so it's even more odd. Thanks for your insights.
 

AHBD

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Hi there, yes unfortunately some spayed females can lay eggs again if the vet didn't get everything out that needed to be out. There was one here in the breeding forum a while ago. That being said, some dragons, both male and female, dig to burn off energy when they are restless.
 

Margalot

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Thanks, AHBD. I sure hope it's the latter! I guess for now I had better keep an eye on her and feel her tummy over the next few days. It would be scary if she has to go through this again!
 

Sunnyspot

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Yes, they can grow follicles again after a spay if some tissue was missed. More concerningly they can grow it in places they shouldn't (around/attached to other organs and fat pads). Some digging in itself isn't necessarily a concern but you know your dragon, if you think something is up I can't recommend a vet visit and ultrasound enough. Hope everything goes well for you and your dragon.
 
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