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Question regarding spurs...

SRX Jul 20, 2006 06:53 PM

I recently decided to join in and play the "ball game" by purchasing a few reduced pattern animals. My question is, are hatchling ball pythons' spurs relative to their sex? Is there a noticable difference in male vs. female hatchlings' spur size?

The reason I ask is, after noticing the size of spurs on one of my recent acquisitions that was popped as a "female", I am wondering if she is a he? The spurs stick out and are very apparent while in hand.

Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
Scott

Below is one of my yearling males that is old/large enough to probe.

Replies (3)

goose82 Jul 20, 2006 06:55 PM

my female has bigger spurs than any of my males and she laid 11 eggs this year. spurs dont mean anything.
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dnreptiles Jul 20, 2006 08:12 PM

I have females with HUGE spurs. I also have females who you have to almost dig to find thier spurs. Popping and probing is the only way.
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SRX Jul 21, 2006 01:38 AM

Thank you both. I guess time and probing will tell for sure, since I am not too comfortable popping boids yet.

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