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I’ve noticed very small blood streaks on the newspaper substrate used in the cage that was housing two of my ball pythons (male & female). I’m not sure which one left the blood. I pulled out the male and put him back in his cage; so I will see if he leaves any blood streaks. I have seen two other posts about blood streaks, one reply said that the blood streaks were due to copulations. The other one said that the female can leave blood streaks to show the male that she wants it, but does not necessarily mean that there has been a copulation. I have not witnessed any copulations as of yet. But I was wondering if any experienced breeders had any insight to this. Also, I was interested to know if the blood could be due to a health problem and not a breeding thing. Thanks for your help.

Steven

has either of them shed recently ?
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some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant...don't know who started this saying but it's the truth

I've noticed this with pretty much all my pairs. I believe it's good sign that the female is ready b/c the blood is from her exposing herself

Good Luck
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Larry Suttles
My breeding Season