Though I have kept snakes for quite a while and probed more than I can remember, I have two little "male" blacktail cribos that have thrown me for a loop. They are both supposed to be male, but when I attempted to probe them they both came up "female." Not wanting to cause any damage with such small snakes, I was probably being overly cautious. However, someone suggested that young Drys can be fairly easily visually sexed, especially if you have more than one to compare.
So I thought I'd enlist the help of the best Dry experts out there and get you guys' opinions.
Both of these snakes are 2010s, though one (the first one pictured) is a bit larger than the other.
Blacktail #1
Blacktail #2
Interestingly, scrutinizing these pictures myself, I notice that the scutes just past the vent with both snakes are not the same. They're immediately split in the first one, but solid for 7 or so in the second one. I wonder why that is?
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Chance Duncan
Science Teacher, Herp Enthusiast, and Reptilian Conservation Proponent
