bleeding from her "lady parts"

[michael09]

I have an adult female ball python, she is healthy and has never had any health problems. About a week ago, she mated with a pastel male with no problems. I looked at her today and noticed a small amount of blood coming from her lady parts. is this usual? has anyone else had this problem? should i be concerned? thanks.

[RichsBallPythons]

as far as i know bleeding can occur during breeding . should go away with out harm. if it continues daily then vet will be in order.

[dr del]

Hi,

Has she just shed or pooped?

Breeding a full week before seems unlikely to be the cause of bleeding today I think.

Is it just a spot or two of blood?



dr del

[michael09]

she hasnt shed for two weeks and has not pooped either, I also think that breeding is unlikely the problem. The blood is minimal (there are not actually drops) and she doesnt appear to have anything else wrong with her. thank you

[joshthaxton]

if i remember right, males can drag their hemipenes on the substrate after breeding and can leave "blood trails." I think it's easiest seen on paper substrate.

[michael09]

She is doing great now, i think it was just from excessive locking up. thanks guys

[Josh Emmons]

Lol. snake periods! no, Jk. it sounds like a breeding thing.