There is not much difference in the size of the spurs but the shape and position are quite different. Spurs on females are like thin spikes that stick straight out while on males, the base of the spur is much thicker, has a slight hook shape, and rests parallel to the body. Easy to sex when you have one of each!

There does seem to be a lot of females around.




>>Thanks, Rick. I just got a "1.1 pair" and unfortunately each
probes three plus subcaudals and each has similarly sized tiny but obvious spurs. Oh well, I guess they won't be making whoopee with each other. LOL.
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>>Aside from not having the spurs, my Kenyan females typically probe three to four subcaudals, so should I assume these are females? They weigh 63 and 77 grams, so if they're females, I suppose they've got a lot of growing to do.
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>>I can't recall the last time I purchased a wild-caught snake. Probably two decades. Serves me right.
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>>-Joan
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Rick Staub

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