Need help with popping....

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Despite watching EVERY YouTube video on sexing ball pythons by popping, I have not been successful performing it on my new clutch. I'm not sure if I'm being too gentle, or if it's because they are really small snakes and I have really big hands, or what... So I was wondering if there was someone local to me (South Jersey, about 15 min from Philly) who would be willing to show me how to do it on my clutch. I will come to you and bring my snakes (its only 4 hatchlings) and I even have an idea on how to compensate you for your time (we will discuss that later...). If anyone is interested in helping a guy out shoot me a PM and I will be eternally grateful.

Thanks in advance!!!

[BPLuvr]

I seem to be having some trouble myself but I'm central Jersey. I decided I will try again once they shed out. My rodent breeder is in South Jersey so later today I will reach out and see if they know anyone that might be able to help. I'll PM if I find anything out.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Best to find someone to help you.
Hatchlings are the easiest to pop if you get it right.

[CORBIN911]

Make sure your applying enough pressure by vent or its all pointless!

Press down firmly, Grap tail and i often will pull back to relax it, so it looks like a upsidedown U i guess? Then i grab and not push but roll (like toothpaste almost) But again it all matters on your hand applying pressure at the vent! Do 2-3 times (then switch if no avail, OR hey maybe ur oddgods hit and they all females )

[Exotic Ectotherms]

Thanks Corbin...I'm gonna try again, but I would still really like to learn from someone who is more experienced than me. If anyone wants to lend a hand just PM me. Thanks!!!!!!

[BumbleB]

I'm in the same boat as you I would love for someone to show me also. Heck I don't even know if my girls are really girls I'm just going by the breeders word

[seanmcginnin]

Honestly if you aren't comfortable doing it don't try because you can potentially hurt the animal. I'll see if I can post a video as a how too.

[seanmcginnin]

Hope this helps

[seanmcginnin]

Help at all?

[BPLuvr]

Thanks much and it is a good video. The issue I am having is that they are hatchlings so I am having a bit of problem telling the differance. I have popped larger snakes easy enough.