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

 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 and follicular development.

 Many chelonians presenting for follicular stasis also have concurrent NSHP.

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

 It is often accepted that reptiles that may not perceive the environmental conditions are adequate for successful reproduction will resorb the follicles through atresia.

 In captivity, there may be a combination of factors that do not allow for normal follicular atresia.