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Male... Female...?

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  • 12-13-2003, 05:56 AM
    Andariel
    Ok I did some more internet reading tonight and now i'm disconfuggled... I was under the impression that males were larger, and that females typically had smaller necks and smaller heads than the males did?

    But what i read tonight contradicted that sayin that females were larger than the males.

    So is my lil baby my lil buddy? I know the only sure way to tell is with a probe, but I'm still trin to find someone around (both vets don't, but i'm thinkin the local zoo might cause they have alotta snakes) that can look at her (till i know for sure she's gonna my my lil girl :) )and tell me for sure what she really is.

    -Chris
  • 12-13-2003, 11:02 AM
    BallKingdom
    Reverse what you thought, and you got it right.

    Females are larger both in length and width. They tend to have bigger heads, and are usually a bit more mean :)
  • 12-13-2003, 01:05 PM
    Tigergenesis
    It seems females are larger than males with a lot/most reptiles - there are some exceptions.

    Try finding an exotic pet store or private breeder - they might probe for you. Also check nearby reptile shows. You might be able to get one of the breeders there to probe for you. Our reptile show usually has a vet available to give exams, probe, etc.
  • 12-13-2003, 01:10 PM
    Andariel
    Well crap. I guess Imma have to change his name then.. I picked Andariel because the smuch at the pet store told me it was a she.

    I guess it'll be called Mephisto now (another Diablo monster) since he's smaller and with a small head.

    -Chris
  • 12-13-2003, 01:21 PM
    Tigergenesis
    Maybe they had it probed and that's why he said female? Does the pet store probe? I think sexing a BP visually is not that reliable (at least that's the impression I get).

    Here's a link to reptile shows:
    http://www.kingsnake.com/events.html
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