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Strange breeding pics

tcdrover Feb 07, 2011 06:14 PM

I'm not sure what to make of this. I've bred boas for a number
of years now & I've never seen anything like this. Her body is
full of those markings.

At first I thought it was scrapings, but it looks like either
urates or sperm.

I want to wash her but I'm sure that's probably not the best
thing to do right now. The male is still in there with her &
they're usually knotted up. Anyone deal with this, any suggestions?

Replies (5)

tcdrover Feb 07, 2011 06:20 PM

This is my newest addition. She's not quite 'normal'.



JasonRobeck Feb 07, 2011 06:34 PM

I've dealt with that before. Your guys are just messy breeders, and it's par for the course with some of them. It looks like urates and you could wipe her down with a wet paper towel if she'll let you - should come right off.

tcdrover Feb 07, 2011 06:58 PM

cool, thanks...tc

Yeah, she'll let me wipe her head clean. All I need to do is
make a small donation to the local blood bank first.

I want some sharp sunglows. I think I'll leave her alone for now.

sun_king Feb 07, 2011 06:59 PM

My guess is that it must be urates. However if not u have the worlds biggest horndog boa.... Would make the BEST breeder ever. HAHAHAHA

Joe

LarM Feb 07, 2011 07:45 PM

Pretty certain its Urates, try misting/squirting her with water see what happens

. . . Lar M
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