2006-06-23 08:58:57 · 17 answers · asked by mutantduke 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
yes they retract into the body when not needed
2006-06-23 09:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Some snakes can be sexed by viewing external physical differences such as a longer or wider tail, etc. However, the most common and accurate methods are "Popping" and "Probing". Both methods are used to check for the male hemi-pene (the male sexual organ). In popping, pressure is applied at the tail and behind the cloaca to evert the hemipenes or scent glands of the female. This is by far the most accurate method because you can easily tell one from the other if done properly. Popping is usually done on newborn snakes, but can be done by older snakes if the person doing the procedure is experienced. Probing is a more common method, although not as accurate. With probing, a metal probe is inserted into the cloaca towards the tail and the distance the probe is inserted will usually tell the sex of the snake. Males typically probe deeper as the probe is inserted into a hemipene, and females will typically probe more shallow. The distance is measured in scales, and it depends on the species of snake.
Both procedures should only be performed by an experienced person such as a vet or breeder. If done improperly, you can damage the snake which can potentially be fatal.
2006-06-23 16:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by xyz_gd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have a vet "Probe". However, if it is longer than 3 feet, the horn-like opening underneath is larger in a male.
Why do you have a Boa if you don't know how to find this basic info out?
2006-06-23 16:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have sexual organs but they are inside until the boa is ready to mate. You can have the snake probed by a good reptile vet to find out the sex. That's the most accurate way.
2006-06-23 16:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they have 2 but they remain inside the snakes body unless it is mating. It is called a hemipenis. A vet or herpetologist (person who studies snakes) can find out for you.
2006-06-23 16:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by Spike Spiegel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pet shop where you bought it should be able to probe it to see if it is a male or a female. (Do NOT do this at home unless you have been trained--you can injure the snake!!) Or, have your vet do it.
2006-06-24 09:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by schaianne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a book or take him or her to tthe pet shop or a vet to find out
2006-06-23 16:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take it to a reptile store and pay to have it " probed "....the one by me charges $5
Boas have their reproductive organs on the inside...so you can't tell by looking at them
2006-06-23 16:00:48 · answer #8 · answered by Campbell Gramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow you get a pet you know nothing about haha go you!!
2006-06-23 16:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by Tasha M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet
2006-06-23 16:02:30 · answer #10 · answered by mcw7267 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but it not like u can see them
2006-06-23 16:00:21 · answer #11 · answered by grateful6979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋