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anarchist Nov 25, 2004 01:46 PM

Hi I have two northern browns and i was thinking about breeding. Does anyone know how to sex these awesome little guys?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

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aliceinwl Nov 27, 2004 05:44 PM

I would assume that they can be probed like most snakes. Because of their small size, you'd probably want to get someone very experienced to do it so that the snakes aren't injured.
Some snakes can be visually sexed by comparing the width and length of their tails. Males will have a wider tail base and a longer tail than females. This method is best used when you have multiple specimens to compare and requires a bit of experience in order to be accurate.

Hope this helps a bit,
Alice

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