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 Inappropriate husbandry is likely a significant contributing factor to the occurrence of dystocia.

 Beyond temperature and humidity, inadequate UVB light exposure and calcium supplementation is key in the development of NSHP, which in turn can have a significant impact in calcium availability, egg calcification, and contractions of the reproductive tract.

 Chelonians presenting for dystocia may also have concurrent NSHP.

 An often‐forgotten aspect of the husbandry of reproductive female chelonians is the provision of an adequate substrate for nesting.

 Reptiles that may not perceive the environmental conditions are adequate for successful oviposition may not have the proper stimuli to lay their eggs.