Need some insight.....

[L.West]

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??

[Kaorte]

I don't see why not.

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

Or does he just prolapse?

[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.

[Kaorte]

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.

Thats your call. Sounds like you want him

[L.West]

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

[Kaorte]

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

[L.West]

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

[Kaorte]

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.

[L.West]

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?

[Kaorte]

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