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I was wondering if it is ok to sex young Irian Jayas? I know with green tree pythons you are never to sex a neonate do to their fragile spines? Is this the case with carpets also? Also are carpets nocturnal? I just got my first and was curious if they wil be more active in the evening or during the day? Thanks
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0.0.1 Green tree python (Aru LT)
0.0.1 Green tree python (Wamena LT)
0.1 Irian Jaya carpet python
1.0 Albino ball python
0.1 100% het Albino ball python
0.1 Normal ball python
0.1 Brazilian Rainbow boa
1.0 Leucistic Texas ratsnake
1.0 Albino cornsnake
0.0.1 Snow cornsnake
0.0.1 Albino Striped California King

i have never sexed any of my snakes because i havent decided to breed any yet...i also know how you cant sex young chondros but im not sure as far as young Ij carpets...as far as when they are active...they are deff nocturnal ...mine lounges in its tree most of the day...except for rare days when it lounges on the ground...but once the night time comes it is usually all over the place...that is also when i take it out because its easier to take it out when its not coiled in the trees...mine demands respect lol...once i take it out though it is very calm...i would assume that your baby is nippy as well?
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0.0.1 Borneo Blood Python
0.0.1 IJ Carpet Python
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0.0.1 Aru Green Tree Python
0.0.1 rose hair tarantula
0.1.0 2 year old boxer

Sexing should not be a problem. They can be "popped" pretty easily when they're small. The bigger they get, the harder to pop. Just be gentle! They are damn near impossible to pop as adults....probing is best but only if you know what you're doing...(which applies to the popping as well!! If you've never done it, have someone w/ experience do it!!) Good luck!
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JOHN H in NH

Mine was popped when she was tiny to ensure she was a female. And she's fine. So I'd assume it's okay? Maybe probing would be better, though.
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0.1 Irian Jaya carpet python
1.0 Hogg Island Boa
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