Need some insight.....

I have an opportunity to get a Male Mojave that has had issues with his hemipenes coming out during breeding so he is no longer being bred - I only want him for a pet.

Is there any problem with my getting him??

I don't see why not.

...Aren't the hemipenes supposed to come out during breeding though? :confused:

Or does he just prolapse?

I guess they stayed out so he quit breeding him and his strictly a pet now.

The breeder said he only has the issue when breeding and assured me that he would stand behind the purchase if at any time down the road I have issues.

Should I go for it.

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Originally Posted by L.West

I guess they stayed out so he quit breeding him and his strictly a pet now.

The breeder said he only has the issue when breeding and assured me that he would stand behind the purchase if at any time down the road I have issues.

Should I go for it.

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Thats your call. :) Sounds like you want him :P

Well, I just have no experience with this problem - is it a serious problem?? He will not be bred in my care so I don't think it should be an issue but was hoping you experts could shed more light on the issue.

Thanks

If it only happens when he is being bred, and you are not going to breed him, then it should never be an issue.

Okay, thanks for the info. I will decide tomorrow when I see him at the show - I have only seen pictures at this point.

this is kind of funny, I also have a "special needs" mojave.

He has a tiny spinal kink at the base of his tail. I don't think it will interfere with breeding or anything though.

You're right - if I get him he will be my "special needs" child. I'm anxious to see him. He is about 700/800 grams. How much do Mojave usually run?

I think they are about 300 now. Somewhere around there..