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Is this a male?

amelcorn Jan 26, 2005 02:26 PM

Got this ball in a trade. Supposed to be a female, but had my suspicions. Anyway, I have never sexed a snake before, so I thought I would post a pic. Is it a male or female? Thanks

Replies (6)

mykee Jan 26, 2005 05:11 PM

Can't see from the pic. Did you see two hemipenes, one at easch side of the cloaca?
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amelcorn Jan 26, 2005 07:33 PM

maybe this picture will show better. Its hard taking those kind of pics without help. lol

jmartin104 Jan 26, 2005 07:35 PM

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Jay A. Martin

bachman Jan 26, 2005 07:51 PM

If you are popping it right, it's a female. Looks like a female to me. You are seeing scent glands.
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Chad Bachman

amelcorn Jan 26, 2005 08:12 PM

Thanks, I was thinking the glands were small hemipenes.

wingert Jan 26, 2005 08:54 PM

you would need to probe to be sure.

Kevin

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