BP Hemi-Penes Issue

[buffieanne]

My three month old ball python keeps sticking out his hemipenis and pulling it back in quickly. He does it pretty much constantly while he's moving around, and especially when his tail is curling. It sticks out for a total of about a second and then goes all the way back in, although sometimes his cloaca remains open a little bit. I think he may be doing it in his cage as well, since I've found dirt stuck to his cloaca. I've been soaking him to keep it clean. His cage is all right, temperatures, humidity, hides, etc., and he's eating fine. He doesn't really seem stressed or anything - he never balls up and he's quite outgoing, always looking around. I'm really not sure what's going on... any ideas? Thank you!

[PrioBull]

I guess its your job as a cupid to find him a female and hook them up? I am sure he will love that.

[sweetcheeks]

im sorry but this made me laugh


however, it does sound to me likes he's umm wanting to do the nasty lol

[patenaud]

Bump...

:-)

[ev477]

Maybe inverted cloaca? I've never heard of anything else similar to this description.

[SamuraiZr0]

perhaps marking territory? just a guess

[max123]

Have you ever seen him defecate? I would also have him checked for parasites.

[WingedWolfPsion]

Three months old is a bit on the young side to be actively looking for a girl. I would opt for a vet check with a fecal exam for parasites, just to be sure there isn't some irritation or inflamation causing him to do this. A prolapse can be a serious problem, so if you see him crawling around with a hemipenis out, and not drawing it back in, that's going to need prompt vet attention.

[rishnack]

i suggest a counsler sounds ike a sexual disorder
well i thought it was funny
a vet check is really the best idea just to make sure nothin is blocked or paras
is there sperm plugs or any oozing goin on? or is he just flashing his junk

[Somed00d]

I would switch to paper towel substrate to keep the dirt out until he stops doing that..