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Probing

Mysticalan Oct 03, 2006 04:42 PM

Hi Everyone,
I've just probed my Malaysian Blood and the probe entered down to 4 sub caudals so male or female?
I'm familiar with other pythons and venomous but not bloods ,and as the tail is so short I haven't a clue.
Any help appreciated.
Many thanks,
Al

Replies (6)

Rich_Crowley Oct 03, 2006 05:32 PM

Female, but check both sides and gentle work the probe around to make sure. They have very strong muscles in that region that makes probing a bit...challenging... at times. Depends on age.
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Mysticalan Oct 04, 2006 03:07 AM

Hi Rich, thanks alot .
She's an 06 Malaysian about 20 inches long. I probed both sides and 4 is the deep side , the other went down to 3.
What sort of depth would a male go to?
Thanks for your help
Al

jordanm Oct 04, 2006 10:17 AM

Female is tyically 2-5 and males 6-12. Again probing bloods can be somewhat difficult sometimes. Babies should be easier though.
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Rich_Crowley Oct 05, 2006 07:56 AM

Agreed.
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googo151 Oct 04, 2006 11:28 AM

Hand out the cigars, by golly! it's a girl!!!!
Angel
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Mysticalan Oct 06, 2006 02:28 PM

Thank you everyone! :¬) Your help is much appreciated
Al

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