Sperm Plug in a female?

Hey all,

Well. I have quite the conundrum on my hands. My female 1500g, 3 years old, virgin (popped at least 8 times) just shed. After examining her, I noticed that she had some "gooey" stuff coming from her anal slit. She has done this about a month before this (I have a thread on it) where rich said he bets she is a he. Well, I'm starting to believe him because lo and behold, it happened again.

My roommate popped her again (or tried too) and is pretty sure its a female. But we both have no explanation for the "gooey" stuff. Its not an infection because there is no inflammation, swelling, smell, redness, etc etc. She eats like its going out of style (except in shed), sheds perfectly, has gained 600-700g since September 4th (on a small-medium rat once a week up until Jan and has been on twice a month since). This rules our parasites because if it was parasites, and they were that big and visible, then she would be losing drastic weight along with abnormal poop. Neither of which is occuring. In fact, shes consistently gaining weight and pooping.

We've concluded she's either a big ole male or she takes in some aspen when she eats ( I feed her live and before people jump on me, I watch the rat and hold its teeth with tongs. I'm very careful and have betadine with neosporin at the ready in case of mishap) and then it gets semi-digested and comes out.

I'm kinda leaning towards sperm plugs because it sure looks like sperm (yellowish-white... trust me. it looks like sperm) And I plan on getting her probed by a friend of mine asap.

Until then any ideas?

Setup:

80-82 cold side
91 hot side (Flexwatt controlled by Herpstat PRO)
Humidity: generally in the 50's was just 80+ for the shedding process which was completed this morning
41q tub
Paper towel substrate but generally on Aspen
Hot glue used to secure thermometer probe

Yes have the animal probed to be certain

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Originally Posted by llovelace

Yes have the animal probed to be certain

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If she is a female, what else could it be?

Post a pic if it happens again, it would help to identify

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Post a pic if it happens again, it would help to identify

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Well, speaking as a 21 year old male, it looks ALOT like sperm. Same color, consistency, etc etc. So if you can picture that, you got an image of what I'm looking at.

(No offense meant in any way shape or form)

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Originally Posted by Black_Shark

Well, speaking as a 21 year old male, it looks ALOT like sperm. Same color, consistency, etc etc. So if you can picture that, you got an image of what I'm looking at.

(No offense meant in any way shape or form)

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Is it a sperm plug or a gooey mess?

Jim smith

Sperm plugs are usually partially dried. There are some good pictures on here of sperm plugs that males loose when defecating or shedding (search the breeding forum to see if maybe that is what you're seeing). I've popped males though and gotten a fresh one but they are still semi-solid in texture, never gooey or liquid. Definitely post pictures if it happens again and have it probed to be sure.

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Is it a sperm plug or a gooey mess?

Jim smith

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more of a gooey mess. I just saw a live sperm plug and its similar but not that similar.

Infection can appear to be sperm. All sperm plugs that I've seen are more solid than liquid. If it looks like an ejaculation, then it's probably not a sperm plug.

I'm not sure, but if it continues, a vet visit may be in order. If it's an infection, you may have to work with the vet (usually means a lot of money) to find out the cause.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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Originally Posted by j_h_smith

Infection can appear to be sperm. All sperm plugs that I've seen are more solid than liquid. If it looks like an ejaculation, then it's probably not a sperm plug.

I'm not sure, but if it continues, a vet visit may be in order. If it's an infection, you may have to work with the vet (usually means a lot of money) to find out the cause.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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Thank you but this is not an infectionious discharge aka pus. It happened around a month ago also and in that time, it has not A) Shown any signs of inflammation B) Shown any signs of infection (smell, redness, discoloration etc etc. and C) It does not look like pus nor does it have the same consistency as pus. This is a yellowish/whitish goo in very small amounts.

Her anal slit also looks completely healthy her stools are also healthy.

She has just shed (this morning) so were thinking its either wet shed or semi-disgested aspen.

Edit: Also since that time she was given a Betadine bath along with being kept on paper towels changed every 3 days.

Edit 2: After searching for sperm plugs, I came upon on interesting post that Rabernet posted back in 2010

"Females also secrete some fluids that dry and can be mistaken for sperm plugs, but they do look a little different. I picked up an adult female that another member here passed on at a local pet store, because he thought he popped out some sperm plugs. She went on to lay 11 eggs the next season. "

Possibility? Remember, the gooey stuff was IN her anal slit and had not fallen out, etc etc. I removed it with tweezers and it was not visible normally unless one pulled the tail back and opened the vent.

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Originally Posted by Black_Shark

Thank you but this is not an infectionious discharge aka pus. It happened around a month ago also and in that time, it has not A) Shown any signs of inflammation B) Shown any signs of infection (smell, redness, discoloration etc etc. and C) It does not look like pus nor does it have the same consistency as pus. This is a yellowish/whitish goo in very small amounts.

Her anal slit also looks completely healthy her stools are also healthy.

She has just shed (this morning) so were thinking its either wet shed or semi-disgested aspen.

Edit: Also since that time she was given a Betadine bath along with being kept on paper towels changed every 3 days.

Edit 2: After searching for sperm plugs, I came upon on interesting post that Rabernet posted back in 2010

"Females also secrete some fluids that dry and can be mistaken for sperm plugs, but they do look a little different. I picked up an adult female that another member here passed on at a local pet store, because he thought he popped out some sperm plugs. She went on to lay 11 eggs the next season. "

Possibility? Remember, the gooey stuff was IN her anal slit and had not fallen out, etc etc. I removed it with tweezers and it was not visible normally unless one pulled the tail back and opened the vent.

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http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...male+discharge

After reading this, It seems that females DO discharge something resembling a sperm plug. Interesting.

I've never seen anything "gooey" come out of a male or a female. If it were MY snake, I'd be taking it to a vet for peace of mind.

By the way, snakes don't as a rule get "pus" infections, so it wouldn't surprised me that if it's an infection it doesn't look like pus.

The female that I have popped out dried matter, not gooey matter.

My males will re-develop sperm plugs that come out dry, not gooey either.

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I've never seen anything "gooey" come out of a male or a female. If it were MY snake, I'd be taking it to a vet for peace of mind.

By the way, snakes don't as a rule get "pus" infections, so it wouldn't surprised me that if it's an infection it doesn't look like pus.

The female that I have popped out dried matter, not gooey matter.

My males will re-develop sperm plugs that come out dry, not gooey either.

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Hmmm... well, as I said above, its not "coming out" of the anal slit. The only reason I saw it was because I saw blood after she shed (Small droplets on the paper towels and was curious about what caused it) and after slightly opening the rectum, I saw it.

An infection would show other signs such as redness, swelling, etc etc correct?

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Hmmm... well, as I said above, its not "coming out" of the anal slit. The only reason I saw it was because I saw blood after she shed (Small droplets on the paper towels and was curious about what caused it) and after slightly opening the rectum, I saw it.

An infection would show other signs such as redness, swelling, etc etc correct?

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Not to beat you up or anything, but you've had a few of us tell you this isn't something that we consider normal. A few have said that it could be an infection. But at each post, you seem to want to come up with another excuse or explanation. Well, if you posted this message to get our opinions, that's fine, but what do you want us to do? We tell you what we think and you've taken a different opinion each time. If you didn't want us to tell you our opinion, you shouldn't have posted the message.

BTW, an infection will not always indicate by redness or swelling. But it's your snake, you can do what you want. Snakes are very good at hiding a weakness, some won't show any indication, no matter how sick they are.

Jim Smith

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Not to beat you up or anything, but you've had a few of us tell you this isn't something that we consider normal. A few have said that it could be an infection. But at each post, you seem to want to come up with another excuse or explanation. Well, if you posted this message to get our opinions, that's fine, but what do you want us to do? We tell you what we think and you've taken a different opinion each time. If you didn't want us to tell you our opinion, you shouldn't have posted the message.

BTW, an infection will not always indicate by redness or swelling. But it's your snake, you can do what you want. Snakes are very good at hiding a weakness, some won't show any indication, no matter how sick they are.

Jim Smith

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On the internet, it can be hard to have a discussion. I asked for your opinions, but I am also trying to come up with a theory BEFORE I go to the vet to try to save myself some money. I am not trying to "make excuses". I am trying to discredit certain theories and get my facts straight so i don't spend any more money than I have too on this situation. All of these posts have been very informative and I am going to call the vet tomorrow and set up an appointment.

With the information that I have been getting from this thread, I have a pretty good idea of what to rule out and what to inform the vet of so that he may make the best determination he can as quickly as he can.

The more information I have and the more that people chime in with their own experiences or opinions, the more I have to work with. This, in my opinion, is much better than going in blind. At least I have somewhere to start.

Edit: Think of this whole thread as one big conversation. At least, that's how I view it.

Hi,

Could it possibly have been unset urates?


dr del

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Originally Posted by Black_Shark

Hmmm... well, as I said above, its not "coming out" of the anal slit. The only reason I saw it was because I saw blood after she shed (Small droplets on the paper towels and was curious about what caused it) and after slightly opening the rectum, I saw it.

An infection would show other signs such as redness, swelling, etc etc correct?

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Wait.. there was blood and you don't think there are signs of an infection?
Reptile pus does not look like our pus. I suggest you take it to the vet and see what's up.

Just remember that when dealing with reptiles, things that you would look for in mammals are not at all the same as with reptiles. Swelling and redness can be a sign of an infection, but infection may not always display swelling and redness.

P.S. Their semen also does not look like human semen, so even though that may be the first thing that comes to mind.. it's probably not that; especially if it's gooey.

Edit: I see that you're taking her to the vet, let us know what you find out because it's definitely something most of us haven't seen before.

Hi,

Well if it was only a couple of drops after a shed that's perfectly normal? It happens when the old skin is pulled away from the delicate skin inside the vent.


dr del

Yes Black_Shark, let us know what the vet discovers tomorrow! Good luck- I hope its not a major problem!:please:

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If she is a female, what else could it be?

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Well, speaking as a 21 year old male, it looks ALOT like sperm. Same color, consistency, etc etc. So if you can picture that, you got an image of what I'm looking at.

(No offense meant in any way shape or form)

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more of a gooey mess. I just saw a live sperm plug and its similar but not that similar.

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Thank you but this is not an infectionious discharge aka pus. It happened around a month ago also and in that time, it has not A) Shown any signs of inflammation B) Shown any signs of infection (smell, redness, discoloration etc etc. and C) It does not look like pus nor does it have the same consistency as pus. This is a yellowish/whitish goo in very small amounts.

Her anal slit also looks completely healthy her stools are also healthy.

She has just shed (this morning) so were thinking its either wet shed or semi-disgested aspen.

Edit: Also since that time she was given a Betadine bath along with being kept on paper towels changed every 3 days.

Edit 2: After searching for sperm plugs, I came upon on interesting post that Rabernet posted back in 2010

"Females also secrete some fluids that dry and can be mistaken for sperm plugs, but they do look a little different. I picked up an adult female that another member here passed on at a local pet store, because he thought he popped out some sperm plugs. She went on to lay 11 eggs the next season. "

Possibility? Remember, the gooey stuff was IN her anal slit and had not fallen out, etc etc. I removed it with tweezers and it was not visible normally unless one pulled the tail back and opened the vent.

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Originally Posted by Black_Shark

Hmmm... well, as I said above, its not "coming out" of the anal slit. The only reason I saw it was because I saw blood after she shed (Small droplets on the paper towels and was curious about what caused it) and after slightly opening the rectum, I saw it.

An infection would show other signs such as redness, swelling, etc etc correct?

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Originally Posted by Black_Shark

On the internet, it can be hard to have a discussion. I asked for your opinions, but I am also trying to come up with a theory BEFORE I go to the vet to try to save myself some money. I am not trying to "make excuses". I am trying to discredit certain theories and get my facts straight so i don't spend any more money than I have too on this situation. All of these posts have been very informative and I am going to call the vet tomorrow and set up an appointment.

With the information that I have been getting from this thread, I have a pretty good idea of what to rule out and what to inform the vet of so that he may make the best determination he can as quickly as he can.

The more information I have and the more that people chime in with their own experiences or opinions, the more I have to work with. This, in my opinion, is much better than going in blind. At least I have somewhere to start.

Edit: Think of this whole thread as one big conversation. At least, that's how I view it.

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With all of these posts, this is the first time you mentioned anything about taking the snake to a vet. I'm glad you're taking her to a vet, now make sure the vet you visit is qualified to diagnose an issue with a snake such as you're having.

Jim Smith

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Hi,

Could it possibly have been unset urates?


dr del

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Hmmm.. that's a possibility because, from what I've seen, it only happens every month or so ( I will be sure to examine her daily). Any chance there is a picture somewhere? I wish I had kept it in a glass or something haha

Also, in regards to the blood, it was because she just shed. There were a few droplets on the paper towels. There has NEVER been any blood visible at any other time except for this morning. That's why i didn't bring it up to begin with.

Now, from what I've been reading, something of this nature has not been observed before or its something so simple that I'm going to feel like an idiot. My friend has read quite a few books on snakes and infectious disease ( Planning on vet school) and he says that hes never heard of this before and the only book that might have it is the vet book on reptiles. And good luck getting that apparently.

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Hmmm.. that's a possibility because, from what I've seen, it only happens every month or so ( I will be sure to examine her daily). Any chance there is a picture somewhere? I wish I had kept it in a glass or something haha

Also, in regards to the blood, it was because she just shed. There were a few droplets on the paper towels. There has NEVER been any blood visible at any other time except for this morning. That's why i didn't bring it up to begin with.

Now, from what I've been reading, something of this nature has not been observed before or its something so simple that I'm going to feel like an idiot. My friend has read quite a few books on snakes and infectious disease ( Planning on vet school) and he says that hes never heard of this before and the only book that might have it is the vet book on reptiles. And good luck getting that apparently.

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Hmm.. Do you have a good herp vet? You MAY be able to call him/her and inquire about it.

Does the discharge seem to be coming from the tail portion of the vent or the body side?

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Hmm.. Do you have a good herp vet? You MAY be able to call him/her and inquire about it.

Does the discharge seem to be coming from the tail portion of the vent or the body side?

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We have a good herp vet but they also charge ridiculous prices. $56 to get in the door. I'm going to call in the morning.

Can't really say to be honest. And I'm not sure if "discharge" is the correct word. Its got the consistency of wet boogers (Literally EXACTLY the same consistency, sorry for the crude example) with the same coloration. Also it is not frequent whatsoever nor is it accompanied by blood, more "discharge" or anything unusual. Since this occured a month ago also, if it was some type of infection, it should have gotten worse, much worse, by now but it has not.

Yeah, I'm stumped.

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We have a good herp vet but they also charge ridiculous prices. $56 to get in the door. I'm going to call in the morning.

Can't really say to be honest. And I'm not sure if "discharge" is the correct word. Its got the consistency of wet boogers (Literally EXACTLY the same consistency, sorry for the crude example) with the same coloration. Also it is not frequent whatsoever nor is it accompanied by blood, more "discharge" or anything unusual. Since this occured a month ago also, if it was some type of infection, it should have gotten worse, much worse, by now but it has not.

Yeah, I'm stumped.

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See if you can talk to the vet without coming in for 'advice'.

My best guess is that it's mucus secreted from the anus to help pass waste (most animals have such a mucus secretion). It's just odd that none of us have ever encountered it before in such a large quantity. Did she just have a REALLY big poop?

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See if you can talk to the vet without coming in for 'advice'.

My best guess is that it's mucus secreted from the anus to help pass waste (most animals have such a mucus secretion). It's just odd that none of us have ever encountered it before in such a large quantity. Did she just have a REALLY big poop?

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That is what I am going to try for tomorrow. My roommate has spent quite a bit there so hopefully they will be amenable.

And what do you consider a large quantity? Because the amount I'm talking about could be wrapped around a pen tip.

Now, a mucus secretion. If boogers are considered mucus than we may have found a better word to describe this situation. Any chance you can explain that further?

Also, she has not had a huge poop yet. Its been about a month though so shes due sometime soon.

Edit: Also, in regards to never seeing it before, this "mucus" was literally IN THE ANUS, not outside of it. Like I said before, the only reason I've seen it was because, one month ago, I decided to try to pop her and when I was stretching back the tail and the hole widened, I noticed it. Second time was because of the blood shed, but that was normal. So this is not something I would think one would encounter normally.

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That is what I am going to try for tomorrow. My roommate has spent quite a bit there so hopefully they will be amenable.

And what do you consider a large quantity? Because the amount I'm talking about could be wrapped around a pen tip.

Now, a mucus secretion. If boogers are considered mucus than we may have found a better word to describe this situation. Any chance you can explain that further?

Also, she has not had a huge poop yet. Its been about a month though so shes due sometime soon.

Edit: Also, in regards to never seeing it before, this "mucus" was literally IN THE ANUS, not outside of it. Like I said before, the only reason I've seen it was because, one month ago, I decided to try to pop her and when I was stretching back the tail and the hole widened, I noticed it. Second time was because of the blood shed, but that was normal. So this is not something I would think one would encounter normally.

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Large enough to notice, I suppose.
If it's that minuscule of an amount, I'm sure it's just some anal mucus or at least something unimportant. Perhaps she's preparing for that poop.
I didn't realize it was such a small amount. :rofl:

It could have something to do with shedding too. I'm not entirely sure, but I wonder if the oils that are secreted for shedding might have something to do with it.

I'll look some things up. I would keep an eye out for it more, but I can't see it being unusual to find a small amount of mucus within the cloaca when there are tons of mucus secreting epithelium right there.

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Large enough to notice, I suppose.
If it's that minuscule of an amount, I'm sure it's just some anal mucus or at least something unimportant. Perhaps she's preparing for that poop.
I didn't realize it was such a small amount. :rofl:

It could have something to do with shedding too. I'm not entirely sure, but I wonder if the oils that are secreted for shedding might have something to do with it.

I'll look some things up. I would keep an eye out for it more, but I can't see it being unusual to find a small amount of mucus within the cloaca when there are tons of mucus secreting epithelium right there.

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I bet she is :rolleyes: Yeah, I think its a natural process within the body. Please let me know when you do find something out. Also, it was a small amount. Nothing large or extravagant sorry if it came out that way haha

Update: She pooped this morning. So maybe it was mucus.

Assuming that she goes to the vet and come back confirmed as healthy AND female... yes, I have seem something similar to sperm plugs come from female vents. "Smegma," is what my herp vet called it. The equivalent of cloaca toe jam, I guess... probably a combo of left over shed and stale cloaca fluids. :P Delicious, right?

It's generally not as "structured" as a sperm plug, but it's about the same consistency when moist.

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dr del

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Assuming that she goes to the vet and come back confirmed as healthy AND female... yes, I have seem something similar to sperm plugs come from female vents. "Smegma," is what my herp vet called it. The equivalent of cloaca toe jam, I guess... probably a combo of left over shed and stale cloaca fluids. :P Delicious, right?

It's generally not as "structured" as a sperm plug, but it's about the same consistency when moist.

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Well, after googling "smegma" ( I am now thoroughly disgusted btw) I can tell you with absolute certainty that that is what I saw. EXACT same color, consistency, etc. I am going to have her probed at the next reptile show by a friend but i'm 99.9% positive she is a she.

Thanks all for the opinions and help! Hopefully anyone else who has this issue will find this thread and know now to worry! haha

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Well, after googling "smegma" ( I am now thoroughly disgusted btw)

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Right? Well, apparently it helps keep the machine running, so I guess we shouldn't complain too much. Even if we don't want to look to closely.

By the way, I was at the herp vet having that particular conversation for exactly the same reason--I wasn't sure if my 2007 het lavender female was actually a FEMALE. Sometimes when you pop females, you see the everted cloacal "horns", and I didn't know that those weren't hemipenes... and then there was the discharge. So I'd taken her in to have her probed and examined by an expert.

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Right? Well, apparently it helps keep the machine running, so I guess we shouldn't complain too much. Even if we don't want to look to closely.

By the way, I was at the herp vet having that particular conversation for exactly the same reason--I wasn't sure if my 2007 het lavender female was actually a FEMALE. Sometimes when you pop females, you see the everted cloacal "horns", and I didn't know that those weren't hemipenes... and then there was the discharge. So I'd taken her in to have her probed and examined by an expert.

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I plan on it. Its just a relief knowing that she a-ok!

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By the way, I was at the herp vet having that particular conversation for exactly the same reason--I wasn't sure if my 2007 het lavender female was actually a FEMALE. Sometimes when you pop females, you see the everted cloacal "horns", and I didn't know that those weren't hemipenes...

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This is one of the biggest issues with the hobby/industry. When you pop a snake and see what some think are hemipenes, they actually are not. I had an experience years ago with a rather expensive snake (at the time). Guy told me he had a male and we agreed on a price. When I got the snake, it was a female. It popped and the everted horns were displayed. He swore it was a male, he said he popped it a number of times. But I had to have a vet call him and explain the difference. He was bummed but agreed.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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This is one of the biggest issues with the hobby/industry. When you pop a snake and see what some think are hemipenes, they actually are not. I had an experience years ago with a rather expensive snake (at the time). Guy told me he had a male and we agreed on a price. When I got the snake, it was a female. It popped and the everted horns were displayed. He swore it was a male, he said he popped it a number of times. But I had to have a vet call him and explain the difference. He was bummed but agreed.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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Yeah, My "female" is 3 years old and has been popped numerous times but for all we know "she" just doesn't let her hemipenes out. So, I'll get her probed asap.

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Yeah, My "female" is 3 years old and has been popped numerous times but for all we know "she" just doesn't let her hemipenes out. So, I'll get her probed asap.

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She can't "let" you do it. He or she, if popped correctly will indicate exactly which sex the snake is. Now, if the snake is popped incorrectly, a male can possibly be called a female. If you are not seeing the red end/head of the hemipenes and the horns or hemipenes is fully extended, you have a female.


Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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She can't "let" you do it. He or she, if popped correctly will indicate exactly which sex the snake is. Now, if the snake is popped incorrectly, a male can possibly be called a female. If you are not seeing the red end/head of the hemipenes and the horns or hemipenes is fully extended, you have a female.


Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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Really? I heard that adult snakes can be very hard to pop because their muscles are much stronger and therefore harder to reveal their sex organs.

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Really? I heard that adult snakes can be very hard to pop because their muscles are much stronger and therefore harder to reveal their sex organs.

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As I said, if done correctly. I have popped a 2200 gram male before, so I know it can be done. Now if you have one of them 3500 gram giant females, then possibly. But I still think it could be done.

How much does your "female" weigh?

Jim Smith

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As I said, if done correctly. I have popped a 2200 gram male before, so I know it can be done. Now if you have one of them 3500 gram giant females, then possibly. But I still think it could be done.

How much does your "female" weigh?

Jim Smith

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1500g at 3 years old

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1500g at 3 years old

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Shouldn't be a problem. Take a picture while your friend is popping the snake. Many on here will be able to tell you if it's being done correctly and if it is, they will be able to tell you the sex of the snake.

Jim Smith

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Originally Posted by Black_Shark

All of these posts have been very informative and I am going to call the vet tomorrow and set up an appointment.

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Were you able to get an appointment with your vet?

Jim Smith

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

Hmm.. Do you have a good herp vet? You MAY be able to call him/her and inquire about it.

Does the discharge seem to be coming from the tail portion of the vent or the body side?

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We have a good herp vet but they also charge ridiculous prices. $56 to get in the door. I'm going to call in the morning.

Can't really say to be honest. And I'm not sure if "discharge" is the correct word. Its got the consistency of wet boogers (Literally EXACTLY the same consistency, sorry for the crude example) with the same coloration. Also it is not frequent whatsoever nor is it accompanied by blood, more "discharge" or anything unusual. Since this occured a month ago also, if it was some type of infection, it should have gotten worse, much worse, by now but it has not.

Yeah, I'm stumped.

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Did you make the appointment today?

I thought you said you had to use tweezers to pick out the gooey stuff. Did it come from the tail side or the body side?

Please don't assume anything when it comes to diagnosing issues with your snake. A simple blood test will confirm or rule out an infection.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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Did you make the appointment today?

I thought you said you had to use tweezers to pick out the gooey stuff. Did it come from the tail side or the body side?

Please don't assume anything when it comes to diagnosing issues with your snake. A simple blood test will confirm or rule out an infection.

Good Luck!
Jim Smith

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Yes, when I called I asked if they could answer a question for me first. They said "sure" so when I asked, the vet said that he's seen it multiple times and that it is nothing to worry about. Its a natural process. He said that he would be glad to see her and probe her but that based on what i told him (I gave him a very detailed description) he knew it was natural.