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Gary2070g · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:30 pm Post subject: Snake sexing

Can anyone tell me how I can tell the sex of a corn snake and a royal python. I have one of each, I think the corn is a male so i'm told, but not sure. I would like to know how to find out so I can give them a good name depending what sex they are. Thanks

SnakeGuy · Key Member Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 371 Location: Devon

Depending on age they can be probed but unless you are experienced i would try it as you can harm them. I would ring your nearest reptile shop, and ask how much they would charge, mine only charges £1.50

jakeus · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 664

I dont know how to do it so i wont say how to. Can't you "pop" a snake? Like make its hemipenes come out? Not really sure... Confused

Donski · Contributing Member Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 85

I wouldn't try this if you are a novice but at least it explains how it's done !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJQ69oeqdPI

or popping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ1g_kv_jko

Snakeman · I've settled in... Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 32

Pop or probe - it's really not difficult but get someone to help you who has done it before just to make sure so as you don't damage the snake. Once you've seen it and had a go yourself you'll be away!