You'll get a lot more accurate responses if you post your photos. Without them all we have to go on is your description and you are only going to get people's "best guess".



Even with the pictures there may not be any advise anyone can give other than to bring it to a qualified herp vet. I have never heard of ball pythons hatching with anything closely resembling eye caps so I really can't help you there.



As far as the hemipene goes... did you pop him? When they first hatch the males don't have a lot of muscle tone that would allow them the keep the hemipenes in (that's why it's easiest to pop hatchlings). If you popped him, you may have done it with too much force, possibly causing damage to the muscles that retract the hemipene back inside. However, if you didn't pop him, it may be something that "clears up" on it's own as he gains greater muscle control. Keep an eye on it and watch for signs of irritation or infection.



You might want to try to pop him again (gently of course) and see if that causes him to clench those muscles enough to pull the pene back in. - Just an idea, not sure how much it is worth.



Post your pictures and I'm sure the community will do their best to assess your situation.
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