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I posted on here earlier and had a ball with a prolapsed hemipenis (or i think it was) but the next day i woke up and was going to take it in to the vet and it was gone. Has anyone had this happen before? I am very happy with how people responed and helped in here. I am just confused as is the vet that looked at the ball. I have another appt in late oct to check on it to check to see how it is doing.

thanks again

A prolapsed penis is more likely to prolapse again in the future. But since it was pulled up and "stowed away" this time, I would recommend just making sure you keep and close eye on him, especially after he has been through some stress.

Good luck with your little man.
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Lincoln, NE
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Its not unusual for a prolapsed hemipenis to retract normally after a few hours. Its when it hangs out for a long time, especially where it can dry out or get damaged, or loose substrate can stick to it and get drawn into the body cavity.

CHeck your snake's vent area, especially after defecation to see if anything hangs out, signs of bleeding or swelling. Soaking could help to keep your snake hydrated and flush any foreign material in the vent area. If the prolapse occurs again, a luke warm bath to clean off any debris and clean the cage and use just paper towel (slightly dampened) till it retracts again or more than 24 hours go by without it going in naturally. Then get it to a vet asap.
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