Question: Can you tell a young bloods sex by tail length or spurs? I know males of other species usually have longer tails and spurs. I could go to popping or probing, but I would rather not right now because it is just settling in and pretty young.
Nick
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Sexing bloods
herper79
Nov 19, 2006 08:22 PM
Replies (2)
jordanm
Nov 19, 2006 10:14 PM
No sex's in bloods cannot be accurately determined by tail length, they are typically more difficult to pop than other snakes as well. They call em' short tails for a reason! Females should probe 2-5, males 6-10 subcaudal scales.
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herper79
Nov 19, 2006 10:45 PM
Darn, Looks like I am going to wait a bit then buy a probing kit.
I appreciate the info.
Nick
