Gay snakes...

I had a speckled king snake, once,...whose slither was a little...swishy. Not quite queenie,....but his crawl was just a wee bit on the feminine side. IMHO. But I treated him with all the respect I'd treat any snake.

I love my snakes. gay or straight. I think I was just hoping people would say something along the lines of, "If you bought from a reputable breeder, then he wouldn't make that mistake. Your snakes are gay." I have done research, I am aware that keeping snakes together is a bad idea, since they might eat each other and mate. And for my choice of words, I was not trying to be cute, funny or any other thing, I was just typing my thoughts. Sorry for not being suave enough for you all. I just wanted some feedback. But seriously, if that was truly offensive to some, maybe lighten up?

I really do not understand this thread??
Do you really believe your own stuff?

Originally Posted by theMeanGreen

I love my snakes. gay or straight. I think I was just hoping people would say something along the lines of, "If you bought from a reputable breeder, then he wouldn't make that mistake. Your snakes are gay." I have done research, I am aware that keeping snakes together is a bad idea, since they might eat each other and mate. And for my choice of words, I was not trying to be cute, funny or any other thing, I was just typing my thoughts. Sorry for not being suave enough for you all. I just wanted some feedback. But seriously, if that was truly offensive to some, maybe lighten up?

If you were offended by everyone's responses, you should've been clearer in the beginning--that they weren't housed together, that you KNOW these consequences, that it isn't a joke... Don't get mad at those having fun with it, and don't get pissy because you didn't get the answer you wanted. Even the most reputable breeder makes sexing mistakes sometimes. It's a very real possibility that the breeder in question made a mistake. If you saw hemipenes when your '07 started trying to "mate" your '08, then chances are there WAS a mistake when the breeder sexed the '08.

I'd suggest getting them probed by your vet... Then you can tell us whether they're horny or homo. =)

In Kevin McuCurly's ( pretty much started the BP morphs) book on BP's he claims that known male Bp's will mate upon occasion.

Since even reputable breeders will occasionally make mistakes, I think everyone WAS trying to lighten the mood a little. The choice of words was somewhat funny.

Since the deed is already done, and you have already received advice about it, I don't see the harm in having a little fun with the subject. Everyone can use a smile these days - wherever it can be found. It is part of the camaraderie that makes the site enjoyable, IMHO.

Originally Posted by kathylove

I don't see the harm in having a little fun with the subject. Everyone can use a smile these days - wherever it can be found. It is part of the camaraderie that makes the site enjoyable, IMHO.

Amen, Sistah!

Are the vivariums tastefully decorated?


Dale

Their tails are intertwined and they both seem to be enjoying it.

How is this qualified? Do they drink aperitifs and smoke cigarettes afterward?

Originally Posted by theMeanGreen

I love my snakes. gay or straight. I think I was just hoping people would say something along the lines of, "If you bought from a reputable breeder, then he wouldn't make that mistake. Your snakes are gay." I have done research, I am aware that keeping snakes together is a bad idea, since they might eat each other and mate. And for my choice of words, I was not trying to be cute, funny or any other thing, I was just typing my thoughts. Sorry for not being suave enough for you all. I just wanted some feedback. But seriously, if that was truly offensive to some, maybe lighten up?

MeanGreen, do not change a thing. Ever. (Except maybe the co-habbing part.) We are just being a little silly and a lot friendly. Speaking for myself, you seem like a great guy with a sly wit, and I took no offense by any means. You just provided a subject that was ripe for humor.
This is 2009, and I'm sure you'll even run into gay people on the site, who are indeed sophisticated enough to poke a little fun at the subject, believe it or not.

Relax and enjoy the camaraderie.