Does this mean shes a he?

[kitn]

Ball pythons don't actually have plugs. It's misnamed. But basically they shed the skin from their hemipenes. Females can have a multiple fathered clutch and I believe they can also retain sperms for I think a year.

[cactusmain]

Bertha is a he, breeder did a successful pop.... just a update.

[AlexisFitzy]

Bertha is a he, breeder did a successful pop.... just a update.

Same thing happened to me...called my first snake Eva for the longest time until I pulled this huge genital shed thing out and found out she was a he she is now named Levi. Messed up my breeding plans too but it's okay now. Time to pick up a new female. Lol that's what I had to do.


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[cactusmain]

yes really messed up my breeding plans The good thing was I got some good training on popping today, never really knew how much pressure was acceptable. Even though I purchased the snake almost 6 months ago he offered me a refund and compensation for feeders. Not sure what to do, I like him but a normal male just doesn't fit into my breeding plans specialy since I have no female ready for him, and outta rack space.. feel like i been kicked in the balls

[NH93]

Live and let live! Sucks about breeding plans, but what can you do.

Also, if no other suggestions pop up, I might request a fecal exam from an experienced herp vet... does look quite odd.

[AlexisFitzy]

yes really messed up my breeding plans The good thing was I got some good training on popping today, never really knew how much pressure was acceptable. Even though I purchased the snake almost 6 months ago he offered me a refund and compensation for feeders. Not sure what to do, I like him but a normal male just doesn't fit into my breeding plans specialy since I have no female ready for him, and outta rack space.. feel like i been kicked in the balls

At least you figured it out in 6months I literally found out around the end of last year and I've had him for almost 7 years lol. I was pretty devastated. But it turned out okay in the end. I like starting with a morph female so at least she will contribute some genes.


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[kitn]

Did you ever look into the black urate crystals? I'm curious. I've had the normal dark spots show up from one of my females urates but never black.