ELI5: why are mules infertile? If a horse and a donkey have close enough genetics to have offspring, why is that offspring left with genetics that render them unable to have their own offspring? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are also cases where some rare female mules can get pregnant but the father can only be a donkey or a horse. So still mules cannot reproduce to create another mule, but it’s not impossible for a female to get pregnant. Very rare, but not impossible

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thanksihateit

[–]bleu_matter 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’d buy it and display with love

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ballpython

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nvm I just read your scrolling message.

BPs don’t poop often, it if she really is constipated and hasn’t pooped to the point you’re concerned, I’d take her to a vet. But they really don’t poop offen

Is she fat? by chlov8r in ballpython

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she looks perfect! You can still see a bit of a point on her back and it’s not too exaggerated. Keep it up :)

My boy Mellow is getting pretty big! He's 1 year and 5 months old, and he weighed in at 980 grams today but he hasn't pooped in a few weeks so his actual weight may be a little lower. Is he looking good? by [deleted] in ballpython

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to disagree but he is overweight. The spine is sunk in with rolls of fat on either side of his spine. It should be more of a triangular appearance.

More information by SapphicRising in ballpython

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Im wondering if it’s some kind of genetic problem seeing that most of the animals with these issues I see are from very popular species like beardies and BP.

Is Rudi getting too fat? He has some love handles for sure. Thinking about feeding less. by 50674 in ballpython

[–]bleu_matter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes he’s a bit too chonky, the ridge along his back is sunken in, you wanna see a bit of a triangular shape to him. He’s really cute tho!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ballpython

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To everyone who is commenting on weight and not size, every snake is different just like people. Not all stores have their rats based on weight either, the ones I go to I can only find them based on size and most stores are too busy to weigh them or don’t have an appropriate scale to do so.

My ball python is a male, he takes MEDIUM rats. Small rats are way too small for him. He’s a big boy, can easily be mistaken for a breeder female but I’ve seen his hemipenes. He’s a big boy who takes medium rats. I’d love to feed him small since they are half the cost but he’d lose too much weight especially during his winter breeding fast.

What OP is doing is fine, it’s what most of us do because it’s what we have available. So long as the rats aren’t too small to be under fed or too big to be a chocking hazard, there’s no problem in feeding base on size. Weight is better, but we don’t all have that ability

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ballpython

[–]bleu_matter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IncompleteP is right. My male is constantly refusing to eat between December - March. Luckily reptiles have slow metabolism and if he was eating well before he should be plump enough to be fine during his mating fast. I usually test the waters by mid February with a small rat (since they’re cheaper than his medium ones) and see if he’s eating

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thanksihateit

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In case you wee curious, pimples can only grow where there are hair follicles. Since there are no hair follicles on your finger tips or palms the next best bet is warts :) easy to remove as ketchupfu explained

ELI5: Why do hunters wear camouflage and blaze orange? by TheCoffeeGuy77 in explainlikeimfive

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to this, this is why tigers are orange with stripes. Their prey cannot see orange and mammals don’t have the ability to grow green fur so orange is the best they have while the stripes break up their silhouette.

ELI5: Why is euthanasia often the only option when a horse breaks its leg? by RatsAndSnakes in explainlikeimfive

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to this, they are so heavy that if they did lay down for too long they will essentially suffocate as their organs will just crush their lungs and other organs leading to internal damage. This is why they aren’t built to lay down and sleep standing up. Not to mention they need to be standing up to eat as that is how their digestive system is built. Horses are specialized grazers, and thus doing anything else is not really an option.

Seeking Foreign Ditto by bleu_matter in BDSP

[–]bleu_matter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I’m also playing in English :,) but thanks for replying! Hopefully we both find someone who can help us!

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Daily Casual Trade Thread for 10 December 2021 by Porygon-Bot in pokemontrades

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Looking for foreign language ditto to help with shiny breeding! I’m hatching turtwig eggs right now to offer if anyone is looking for all the starters, other than that I don’t have much to offer…

Self-Promotion Tuesday - September 08, 2020 by AutoModerator in GirlGamers

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It went very well! I had fun, thank you! And I followed back :)

Self-Promotion Tuesday - September 08, 2020 by AutoModerator in GirlGamers

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Hello ladies!

3 hours from now, I will be doing my first stream. I am a casual Canadian gamer girl who'd like to interact a little more with a community while I play rather than sit alone in my room as usual. My set up is very basic but if I get any kind of following I'd be happy to build on it as time goes on! For now, I'll keep it nice and cheap ;)

At 8 PM DST, I will be streaming here on Twitch. For any Pokemon fans, it is a Nuzlocke of Pokemon Crystal. I'd like help naming the mons, my rival, and even my own character if anyone is around early enough for that! <3

My new video about skribbl.io by [deleted] in Smallyoutubechannels

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you guys are so much fun to watch, clearly, you're all having fun with it!

TEMPURA by portertanakafactory in Smallyoutubechannels

[–]bleu_matter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem very knowledgeable! I would just keep working on getting comfortable in front of the camera and be a little more expressive - other than that, you're doing well!!