Well I can't say about the back popping sound but it would make me very nervous with any of my animals and I'd consult a vet/expert about it.



In terms of the sexing your rainbow boa, do you know anyone who breeds them or has BRB's of both sex's?



The most common way, as far as I know, of sexing them is by gently rubbing your thumb or finger down their underside near the vent. In the males you will feel a small lump when you do this. It's real easy to spot if you have both sex's on habd but is not visible that I've noticed, the lump that is. If you can get in contact with someone with both sex's them you should be able to have them sex it for you or teach you how to sex it for yourself pretty quickly. Took me five minutes to learn once I had my own pair to handle. Also it would save you the cost of a vet visit that was otherwise not needed.



Others may well be able to tell from pictures and just not have responded yet.



Sean.

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