Not sure I like the idea of photocopying a snake....photocopiers do use a very bright light. It would be far simpler to just count the scales on the shed skin, if intact, or place the snake in a clear bottomed container and take a picture. Also, for those of us who don't have 3 in 1 MFD's at home...I don't think too many bosses would appreciate us bringing snakes to work to take photo copies of LOL (unless you work at a pet store or breeders)

The head scales do make it easier to check for Brongs (unless the baby is a real feisty one..may end up hanging off your nose while you lean close to check)
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PHLdyPayne