Hi, I have a question. Is there a considerable size difference between males and females? I have a early 06 Fla Blue, not sure of the sex. Today, I got one of its siblings. Mine is at least 5 inches longer, and 4 times the girth. I don't know the sex of it either. I just ordered a probe set, never probed a garter before. But have probed my kingsnakes. Thanks everyone for the help. I know on my eastern kings, I can count subcaudal scales to determine the sex, is that possible with garters? I guess I had 2 questions.
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size difference?
ssshane
Oct 13, 2006 06:07 PM
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jmonahan
Oct 13, 2006 11:33 PM
Females are bigger and thicker under the same conditions. Females can be easily identified with out probes with a little practice. Males have a thicker base of their tail and their tail is longer and tapers more slowly. Females have tails that taper more quickly and are shorter.
ssshane
Oct 14, 2006 10:44 AM
So it sounds the same as with my eastern kings. I just never had 2 to compare. Thanks, I will see if I can see a difference. Worst case scenario, I will have 2 the same sex. But should know what sex that is. Thanks
