Linda M,

Basically you can use a probe that reads at 5-7.5 mHz. If your probe is water resistent it is easiest to immerse the animal and probe in luke warm water and go at it. If not you can use the ultrasound "jelly" which is pretty much the same thing as KY Jelly. You will find that the water is easier and yields a much better result.

Then think about dividing the length of the snake's body into 3 EQUAL portions. At the 2nd division mark (just past the stomach area) you can start ultrasounding. You can go through the side or sometimes its better if you go through the belly at an angle with the probe head positioned at the edge of the ventral scales. Remember you want the probe head to run lengthwise (parallel NOT perpendicular) with the snake's body.

Once you get some nice fuzz going on the screen try to find the gallbladder... it will appear as a dark black oblong oval sometimes having pointy edges. The ovaries are just behind that. The follicles should present themselves well and there you go!

Good luck with it... learn from it. The technology can really give us all a better understanding of how these fantastic creatures work!

Thanks,

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