Re: Sperm plug regeneration
While I'm not 100% sure, I popped my Albino male around 15 days ago and he had regenerated his sperm plugs as of yesterday. I actually think they probably regenerate faster than that (or not). :D
I'll start counting for how many days it takes him this time. I'll also try the experiment with my Super Pastel and Normal male. Seeing as I'm only breeding my Black Pastel this year.
I'd like to know for myself.
Re: Sperm plug regeneration
I have noticed that some of the big boys that I used just for kicking my males into breeding earlier in the season had sperm plugs after about twenty four hours, but after checking my small calico he had some one day and 3 days later still didnt have any more (what a waste huh). So think it could be very dependant on size, age, sexual maturity and the individual snake. But it would be kinda nice to see if anyone has payed more attention to actual time vs. just what I have ran into in my short amount of time.
Re: Sperm plug regeneration
Sounds like an interesting experiment. I wonder if the rate of sperm regeneration can effected by their age and weight?
Re: Sperm plug regeneration
Although I can't substantiate it, I believe they regenerate them within a matter of hours. I frequently pop males before putting them in with females. They will still lock up within a few hours. I have quite a few males that aren't breeding this year, so I will try a few tests over the next 2 or 3 days, and I'll let you guys know how things go with a more definitive test.
Re: Sperm plug regeneration
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LadyOhh
I was curious to know...
How soon does a Sperm plug after being popped regenerate fully?
I honestly was going to do a test myself, but all of my males are currently needing their sperm plugs, so I haven't had the cajones to do it.
Anyone hazard to experiment or that actually knows?
Can you explain what you mean that they need them? I didn't know that they needed them.
Re: Sperm plug regeneration
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rabernet
Can you explain what you mean that they need them? I didn't know that they needed them.
I mean they are being used in breeding... Ergo needing them, which is why I am not popping them.
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Does anyone know if the sperm plugs are viable and capable of producing babies or is it like extra that they just have there? And they put new sperm or whatever while copulating?
Re: Sperm plug regeneration
Hm, good question....since they are MALE, I would think after they had a nap and a beer, they're ready again :P
Actually, I would very much like to know the answer to this myself....I'm not breeding (EDIT: my snakes :D) this year so perhaps a little experiment is in order...hmmmm.....
Re: Sperm plug regeneration
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Originally Posted by
LadyOhh
I mean they are being used in breeding... Ergo needing them, which is why I am not popping them.
OK! I thought maybe you meant that they wouldn't be successful breeding without their plugs. I've taken plugs from one breeding male to put on the back of a female with another male to stimulate breeding (it's worked)!
