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This is the first time I have seen this in my collection. This is also my third season of breeding. Has anyone ever had blood during copulation? It wasn't alot but none the less still blood.
I kinda remember someone asking this question last year. I did separate the pair when I got home from work today.
Tom

I've not seen it but a few people posted pictures of bloody messes during breeding. I think Misty did.
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yes it was quite a bloody mess I didnt think about taking a pic till after I cleaned it up.
Tom

>>yes it was quite a bloody mess I didnt think about taking a pic till after I cleaned it up.
>>Tom

It doesn't seem to be a danger.
Blood seems to be fairly common in copulation. Sometimes just a drop or two to times when there is so much so you'd think one of them bled to death.
I put my snakes in a sterilite container for breeding and there have been a couple of times when the whole bottom of the container looked covered in blood. No adverse effect that I have seen.
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i know misty has had quite a few of these "blood baths" and i'm sure if she sees this message, she will post pics... i will e-mail her and tell her shes needed in KS
~kin
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spoke to misty.... she said feel free to e-mail her through kingsnake... her name is "xblackheart"
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Thanks everyone I was just courious if anyone else has had this happen. I did seperate the pair last night. I also have learned to double check sexes when I am purchasing new snakes. The person I bought this pair from told me the candy cane was the female .... lol ... wrong ...
Tom