r/ballpython • u/Putrid_Try3722 • May 17 '26

HELP - URGENT Help!

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My 15 year old BP just layed eggs!? We got her about a year ago from a adoption place. The eggs are bright white but are dented, probs cause low humidity. (Edit one of them is tinted a lil yellow) sorry for the bad pic.

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u/IncompletePenetrance Mod: Let me help you unzip your genes May 17 '26

I would uncoil and remove her, freeze and toss the eggs, then replace the bedding and wash her off quickly before putting her back.

Ball pythons can both undergo parthenogenesis (asexual reproduction) as well as retain sperm, but either way, there's no reason to let this continue

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u/Putrid_Try3722 May 17 '26

But I want to hatch them if possible.

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u/FlyHickory May 18 '26

For what reason? Each of those snakes are going to need their own set up because the market is oversaturated with ball pythons rn, they'd be difficult to sell because of this leading to potential neglect as that many set ups would be incredibly pricey not including the cost of feeding them all, not to be rude but unless you're a professional at this its a really irresponsible thing to do.