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Breeding Question

mack1time Nov 21, 2007 11:31 PM

My male is in dark phase with my female. I checked in on him tonight and he is covered in white smears everywhere. Looks like the female is spreading urates on him?

Is this normal?
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2.2 Columbian common boas (Zeus, Athena, Aphodite, Hades)
1.1 Corn snakes (Appolo, Boreas)
0.1 King snake tri striped cal morph (Helios)

Replies (4)

Bergmantis Nov 21, 2007 11:44 PM

I am new at this too but from what I have heard, she is producing pheromones. Pheromoes are used to attract and stimulate the male..great sign.

good luck

boachris Nov 21, 2007 11:59 PM

My female has been doing the same to my male the whole time they've been together. I think she was ready to go before he was. Maybe it was her way of getting him in the mood. Whatever she did, it worked!
Best of luck!

diggy415 Nov 22, 2007 10:37 AM

im new to breeding as well and yep white paint all over even on the door of my cage, she has it all over her, maybe turning albino, she's looking thicker than ever before now that boyfriend seems to know what to do maybe just maybe!!
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1.4 various boas(Flicka,Felony,Nova,Alias,Alibi,confessa,custody,Ms.Demeanor)
0.1 BRB Abalone; ABBI
1.0 Rott X (OSO)
2.0 cats (Simba, Morris)
fish & feeders

JimmyC Nov 22, 2007 01:33 PM

Is my snake finally "maning" up Tonya? Its about time. I guess that pep talk i had with him worked.

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