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I have seen countless photos of balls copulating, but does anyone how many confirm an actual copulation. I mean actually see the hemipenes. The reason I ask is that I have witnessed many times my snakes are in this position with tails wrapped perfectly, but upon close inspection there is no real connection.
Thanks,
Glenn

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You can also check their vents. When they have had a sucessful copulation the anal plate will be turned inside of the vent. You can do this when they are done. I will try to get a picture of this later. I think that checking for hemipenes would disturb them too much.
Tom Muzek

That't very intrusive and hard to see. However, I posted a picture a few months back showing the hemipenes and an actual "connection". I was told I had too much time on my hands LOL. As long as they look like they are trying, I'm happy.
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