Hiya,

I have some baby snakes that need their sex confirmed. (Heck, some of mine that are a few years old I'd like to double check as well!) I did it visually but want to probe since I don't have much experience yet. I would hate to have miss-sexed and end up putting two males together down the line.

I purchased some sexing probes and have read up a lot about how to do it. I am very nervous! I'd like some opinions and maybe some ideas of what to expect. My guy can help me hold them so I can concentrate on the 'end' I need access to. Should he expect to get bitten a lot? Should I expect to get poo'd upon a lot? I want to try it myself but have been told it's a good idea to have someone show me how to do it. What's your experience going to a pet store and asking? I don't want to bring my babies to the local pet store (Berkeley is closest) if I can avoid it. The people are usually helpful, but unsure if any pet store would take the time to show me how if I wasn't going to buy something. My local herp society meets once a month but I don't live close to that area anymore or I'd ask someone there to help.
Any opinions? Should I just go for it? Make the trip out to a store or the local meetings?
Thanks,
-April
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