Male virgin snake has babies!

[havasu]

Boa thought to be male gives birth to 14 snakes by extremely rare virgin birth phenomenon


https://www.ktvu.com/news/boa-thoug...ozu63ryU9TTcRmmRiw_aem_I6g5lqSy2JaxDUiSb7ONZw

 

[Snowman]

"Life Finds a Way"...

 

[Caribou]

Rename Renaldo to Mary and let’s start us a snake cult!

 

[angie_nrs]

From the article:
Ronaldo, a 13-year-old Brazilian rainbow boa, was believed to be male and had not been in contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to researchers at City of Portsmouth College.

Researchers are currently determining the gender of the baby snakes and preparing new enclosures for the offspring. After the snakes have matured, they will be relocated to new homes.

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A rainbow boa? Really??? LOL!

I don't have much faith in their 'researchers' since they evidentally didn't get Ronaldo's gender right. The next thing you know those babies will be waving the pride flag and demanding special treatment.

 

[Patchouli]

But @angie_nrs that's why they want to separate them, relocated to new homes. There will be no flags!
trust in me and just in me (Sorry, python jungle book reference)

 

[TexasCharm]

That's cool. Obviously not a male snake. Some snakes, including boas, have been known to retain sperm for years and then give birth after not being with a male for years. 9 years is epic! Could also be parthenogenesis.. which is also cool! Snakes are amazing!

Life finds a way...

 

[Pearl]

It can run for a government office!! OR, picture THAT at some sicko guys in dresses show!!

 

[Snowman]

Also from the Link :

"Scientists said the 6-foot snake birthed 14 babies through parthenogenesis, also known as a virgin birth. It's a natural form of asexual reproduction that enables embryo development without fertilization."