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    Checking for Plugs

    how do i know if a male is already producing sperm plugs i got a 09 male lesser who was 300 grams on sept 25 i know he still small and i still got time but how can i check if he is ready thanks

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    Pop him. Some sperm should come out and if not there should be some on the hemipenes during the pop.

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    Re: Checking for Plugs

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    how do i know if a male is already producing sperm plugs i got a 09 male lesser who was 300 grams on sept 25 i know he still small and i still got time but how can i check if he is ready thanks
    To check for sperm plugs simply pop him.
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    sperm plugs come out from "popping." they're these little wiggly lookin' (they don't ACTUALLY wiggly) sticky things, kind of yellowish in color.

    i can try to get a photo

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    Re: Checking for Plugs

    Pop him. You will see little stringy things like when you pop a big blackhead haha.

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