can you tell by looking at them?
any help would be apreshiated.
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what is the proper way to sex a ball python?
demoN
Nov 05, 2003 05:22 PM
Replies (7)
Rich_Crowley
Nov 06, 2003 08:32 AM
There are two ways to sex snakes: Popping and probing. Popping is more of an art form in my opinion and not easy to do. You would need someone experience with this to show you. The most commonly used method and less traumatic is probing. Again, this is best done by or demonstrated by someone with experience. You place an appropriate size stainless steel probe in the vent towards the edges going towards the tail. The distance the probe goes depending on species, determines the sex. Males (7-9) go deeper than females (2-4). The range of numbers is the number of scales the probe passes in distance.
jmartin104
Nov 06, 2003 11:11 AM
Probe both sides as there can be differences. I like to use surgical steel and use alchohol to clean it before and after probing an KY gel to minimize the trauma of inserting the probe. Don't use a paperclip please. Though it is small enough for young snakes, it has sharp edges.
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Jay A. Martin
lalalalalalola
Nov 06, 2003 12:54 PM
usually if you go to a pet store that has someone experianced on probing a snake they usually do that for you free call around
BallBoutique
Nov 06, 2003 01:25 PM
Try link. It would be a very good investment for yourself and others. Learn from a true professional. In depth information and I always recommend it to others. Classy folks - bought most of my collection from them and hope to repeat soon.
Snake Keepers
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RicK Denmon
demoN
Nov 06, 2003 05:47 PM
thanks for the link!
is that how you learned?
they have a lot of interesting things on there sight. Especially the news page.You should put a sexing page on your sight.
BallBoutique
Nov 06, 2003 06:03 PM
I might do it when I redesign my site.
Learned a lot of good professional information from their tapes.
Well worth it. I should have bought it when it first came out. All should have them as part of their husbandry library. Watch out who probes your animals. You can so easily injure them. Be careful!
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RicK Denmon
demoN
Nov 06, 2003 06:37 PM
does there tapes show how to probe without hurting the snake?
what else does it say?
