Thanks for your input, @ascott and I understand what you’re saying. If I decided on what I feel I wouldn’t have the surgery, as I’m emotionally invested; this is my pet, I love her, and I’m worried. However, I’m a rational person, and I work in logic and evidence and I have been presented with evidence of the diagnosis (x Ray, ultrasound and blood work) so it seems unreasoned for me to doubt this.
She’s been digging nests since April, the only outward symptom I have observed, and my initial reason for the vet visit. He said the follicular development in the ovaries are most likely making her think she’s gravid, when she’s not.
Thank you for your well wishes, it’s much appreciated.
Well, logic tells me that there are no eggs bound in the xray, according to what you outline. You say this is a tortoise that has just started this behavior (last few months) and would mean somewhat the equal to the boys and the fun they find when they find the joy they acquire from their penis...something that is driving a behavior does not mean there is something wrong.