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MALE OR FEMALE?

anoevere Aug 21, 2007 10:40 AM

ive had my ball python for about 3 years now and the lady i got it from said she thought it was a boy but i would like to be sure because im thinking about breeding it. its about 40 inches long and i posted a couple of pictures of its tail to help. if the pics dont show up please tell me
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Replies (4)

RBurns Aug 21, 2007 10:44 PM

There is no real clear markers visually between male and female. The only real way to know is to probe the snake.

Ryan

anoevere Aug 23, 2007 12:53 PM

ahhhhhhh man, are you sure because i really dont want to still a metal probe up its butt.

RBurns Aug 24, 2007 06:48 PM

Lol. Get someone who knows what they are doing and its not bad. Its quick and painless.

Ryan

anoevere Aug 26, 2007 06:16 PM

lol. alright ill do that, its seems easier, thanks alot

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