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 Clients should be encouraged to seek veterinary care of chelonians early on to establish individual baseline values and confirm the sex of the animal.

 Follicular stasis likely has a multifactorial cause, so all husbandry deficiencies must be corrected with emphasis on UVB light, calcium supplementation, nutrition, temperature, humidity, and provision of adequate nesting substrate for oviparous species.

 Chelonians should be weighed at least weekly to document any sudden weight increases that may be indicative of follicular development.