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Juan M Jun 13, 2003 02:12 PM

How do you tell the sex of a water snake.I know you could tell by the tail but sometimes its too difficult.so is there any other way to tell the sex of a water snake?

Thanks Juan M

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snakeguy88 Jun 14, 2003 11:09 AM

Size. Most large water snakes (3.5 ft or so and larger) are female. Most of the smaller snakes that under about 3 ft are male. That is a general guideline. You kind of have to catch a few and then be able to tell. Andy
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