What is this?

[Jacquie]

My diamond python has just shed and I found this on the shed skin at the cloaca. Has anyone seen something like this before?

 

[Bez84]

your diamond is a male..

 

[k8attack]

Sperm plugs from your boy!

 

[Mace699]

sperm plugs mate.

 

[Jacquie]

Oh my! I'm blushing. I had no idea, I've never seen anything like this before. Thankyou so much for your replies I was worried it was something bad. At least I know that he is a boy now, when I got him the previous owner didn't know what sex it was.

 

[CharliePython]

do all male snakes shed with sperm plugs or does only happen occasionally?

 

[Nighthawk]

Congratulations... it's a BOY!

 

[Bez84]

occasionally

Ive had males never do it or maybe i just never notice it in sheds..