Parthenogenesis?? I Hope So!!

[sharilynn]

Hello everyone!

I just stumbled upon this site while doing a bit of research on another forum site, I'm sure a few people hear already know about my story as I posted at 2 other forums, but people seemed interested enough there, I figured I'd let ya'll that haven't heard yet hear!!! Also... I'm also interested in your feedback, if you have any!!

I rescued my ball "Mila" about 6 yrs. ago from being killed for no reason. She has never been near another snake since I got her, when I woke up June 28th she was coiled around a nice clutch of about 8 eggs! I did confirm that they are indeed fertile (they look like jumbo chicken eggs & do have veins)
I found someone who is helping me to pass this on to a couple Universities to hopefully be interested enough to want to do some genetic testing & publish their findings...I'm so excited!! and if she is not parthenogenic & retained sperm for that long....I'll still be excited!! I'm also going to try to find out a bit more about this snakes past.

Thanks,
~Shari

[SPJ]

Very interesting. I've never heard of this happening with BP's. I have heard of it happening with burms though.


This might explain why my large female who wasn't bred is now coiling her water dish like my gravid ones did last year.

[python.princess]

wow! holy craziness! keep us posted!

[liam]

6 yrs WOW! . maybe she was waiting till she knew you went gonno kill her. maybe she kept them hidden from you . o i dunno, but this sounds exiting.. we need pictuires, and contant updates.

ty for this amazing story.

[sharilynn]

I was thinking the same thing...maybe she waited until she felt comfortable enough, but then I found out it has been too long for sperm retention, I guess I'll have to wait till I get some testing done.
I will be posting pictures soon, I need a new USB cable for my camera, I'm going out today to get one.
I will keep everyone posted (I'd hate to leave y'all hanging!!) & will post pics of my new mama & her clutch ASAP!

Thanks!!

~Shari

[West Coast Jungle]

I am curious to see if they hatch? Weird.

[JLC]

Welcome to BP.net!


Definitely a fascinating story and I'm very interested in hearing how it plays out! Take your coat off, pull up a chair, grab a beer/soda/tea and stay awhile!

[sharilynn]

Thank you!!

[Laooda]

That is CRAZY! :eek: How (if you don't mind me asking) did you confirm them to be fertile?? Can't wait to hear more and see pix!!!! Oh, and hello and welcome! You found a great community here!

[SiscoReptiles]

I assume she candled the eggs, since she did indicate they had veins.


Rick