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Sexing a medium bullsnake.

T1tanrush Jun 23, 2009 02:26 AM

Short of probing is there any tell-tale signs of the sex of one of these guys? I picked up a 3ft bullsnake earlier today and from the outward signs of sexing other snakes I'd say female but I'm not sure how sexing applies to bulls specifically.

-Mike

Replies (4)

brhaco Jun 23, 2009 07:16 AM

With experience, bulls can usually be pretty reliably sexed visually, based on tail length and taper. Of course, probing would be more accurate.

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Brad Chambers
WWW.HCU-TX.ORG

The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

antelope Jun 23, 2009 08:34 AM

One of my all time favorite places, Brad!
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Todd Hughes

brhaco Jun 23, 2009 05:24 PM

Glad you recognize that spot, Todd-one of my favorites also. Some of the pits there are gorgeous!
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Brad Chambers
WWW.HCU-TX.ORG

The Avalanche has already started-it is too late for the pebbles to vote....

T1tanrush Jun 23, 2009 11:47 AM

Great, I'm used to using taper to sex. I had some site about bulls tell me probing was the only way to sex a bull, thank God it isn't

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