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2 Males trying to mate?

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I have 3 ball pythons,1 female and 2 males. Today I was cleaning out their cages and I put them all together. When I got back the 2 males were locked up. Is this something that occasionally happens?
 
Yep.

Males will try to mate with other males on occasion. I have one that would lock up with a garden hose if I put it in with him. :)

Are you sure they are both males?
 
I'm pretty sure. I myself can't tell. I bought it from a breeder and was told it was a male. They've done it twice today, it would be a great if it was a female seeing I was just looking into buying one. Thanks for the reply.
 
I guess it depends on your definition of "locked up". A tail wrap could be nothing more than trying...penetration would indicate that the one is a female (or has serious identity issues)
 
2 males trying to mate

normally its one male trying to establish domination over another ,not uncommon.
happens alot in cape may in the summer time.not unusual to see 2 males hand in hand trying to mate.sick ,very sick.
 
I pulled them apart and he was definately trying to do his business. However, I did not see if he achieved his goal. I agree very very sick...
 
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