2007-03-02 15:35:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
The only true way to tell is to take the snake to a vet and have the snake probed,it could be dangerous for the snake if the vet is not well trained with snakes.
2007-03-03 04:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A number of methods can be used, one of the least invasive is to check the anal spurs on either side of the vent. Males are more predominant and longer than on females.
Popping and probing are the other two methods, both of which are more invasive but will give you a definitive answer.
Popping is the least invasive of the two sure fire methods, popping involves inverting the snake with one hand, and with very gentle finger pressure just in front of the cloaca. The thumb from the opposite hand is then placed behind the cloaca and rolled towards the head. In males, this will result in the hemipenes to 'pop' out.
Probing is done by sticking a small well lubricated metal probe up the cloaca, if male the probe will go past the spurs, if female the rod won't go in very deeply. THIS METHOD SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY ADVANCED HERP'S OR VETRINARIANS.
2007-03-03 01:55:18 · answer #2 · answered by boxerowner2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ways to tell visually, but they are not always correct, especially in a sub adult. Basically you have to probe them. I would only let a professional do it, or they could actually cause damage. Most vets will do it for $5 or something.
2007-03-02 23:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check this site, but without probing it is not 100% accurate, you can contact your local herpeticultural society, most will help you out for free but you can make a donation to the society to help them out, they are a great way to get accurate information and i have used my local society a few times.
good luck and happy herping
2007-03-03 00:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by az_na_man32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋