Some snakes definately do gain weight much slower than others.

And both males and females will pop out some foul smelling gunk if you try and pop them as adults. It usually takes a lot of expertise and more than a little manhandling to properly pop an adult snake, and even then the goop comes out.

Sperm plugs aren't really sperm plugs anyway - they're accumulated hemipene sheds.

Like both previous posters said - probing is the only way to be sure.

~jenny
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