Unexpected Eggs

[Oxylepy]

It isnt necessary for the offspring to be genetic clones of the mother, in genetics there is something called crossing over where genes move between the two separated chromosomes. This happens after the first split. Also certain variables are going to be random and not genetically controlled to the extent others are. Still pretty amazing considering BPs arent known for parthenogenisis.

The snake is fairly old at this point and as such her eggs are likely suffering in the same way that they do in other animals, increasing the likelihood of deformities in offspring as well as remarkable processes like parthenogenisis. Unless, of course, she was bred prior to you getting her, in which case it's possible she's been storing semen or fertilized eggs. In any case this is still pretty fantastic.

Is it just me or do those eyes look like they may just have big scales over them. I'm thinking it just might shed out and have a normal eyeball underneath.

All snake eyes are covered in a scale, however this snake's scales seem to have grown to massive proportions. The scale itself is likely not going to shed off, however it's possible she may grow into them.

A blind BP isnt that bad considering that they have 2 other senses to hunt with (heat pits and the jacobson's organ).

Also the TC may want to get the snakes sexed. If any are male then there is a chance she had been carrying sperm/fertilized eggs. However if they got the snake when it was still a baby that's kinda thrown out the window.

[bobmurffy]

gratz on the babies they are all very nice looking!! maybe these babies are the saviors of the ball python world

[santino34]

Good news. I just got back from the vet. I had all 3 of the kids checked out. The vet believes that Bugsy has a fluid build up under her eye covers. So her eye covers are stretched out. The right eye was normal when she was born, but now it is almost as big as the left.

The vet believes that it is caused by clogged ducts or perhaps ducts that never formed. We are going to find out for sure tomorrow because thats when we are taking Bugsy back for surgery. The fluid will be drained and the vet will check the ducts.

Rocco and Cleo each weight .06 and Bugsy weighs .08. Cleo was also found to have a kink in her neck. Rocco is in perfect shape, but Cleo was everyone's favorite at the vet because of her color and pattern.

As for Eptius, she was full grown 25 years ago when I bought her from a guy in school who needed the money to pay his electric bill. I think I paid $40 for her. I have no idea how old she really is.

I told Eptius' story to the vet and she thought that perhaps she was storing sperm, but not for 25 years.

[PghBall]

Cool story. Glad to hear the little one's are doing ok. My condolences to your family regarding the loss of your mother.

[santino34]

I contacted Mr. Davis as dr del suggested. He said that his little guy died after a few days even after he drained the fluid, but that he also had other problems.

Also, mpkeelee suggested that I contact someone about the babies and how they came to be. However, I'm not exactly sure who to contact. I know that there is Herp Society in Cinci, so I guess I can start with them.

[mpkeelee]

Also, mpkeelee suggested that I contact someone about the babies and how they came to be. However, I'm not exactly sure who to contact. I know that there is Herp Society in Cinci, so I guess I can start with them.

ill do some lookin around and maybe i can find something in ur area. but maybe some vets know of some herpotologists

[reggi-BP]

good luck on the surgery keep us posted