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slightly worried

deathwish Jan 26, 2004 01:05 PM

hey, i have a 6monthish yo ball python and i noticed today that down towards his tail he has small horn almost type bits stickin out either side, never noticed before, is this normal or somethin to get looked at?? :S

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necoris Jan 26, 2004 02:02 PM

deathwish,

That is normal bro. Those are called "anal spurs" or "spurs" for short. I think they are supposed to be the long lost remnants of legs. Don't worry about it.

Dustin
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deathwish Jan 26, 2004 02:08 PM

thanks very much man, am always dead nervous about him, dunno why, ave got a carpet and boa aswell and they r always kool, but this guy, always frettin about him lol

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