The most sure way to tell is to have an experienced vet or breeder probe the snake. A small metal rod is slid into the snake's cloaca. The depth that it can reach tells you the sex of the animal. Sometimes a snake can be "popped" meaning it's sex organs can be exposed...but if not done properly, it can damage the sex organs, especially on an older animal.
There's no certain way to visually sex a ball python.
03-02-2004, 02:52 PM
pinkham64
I have a vet appt. Thursday for Samson
ohhh i hoping that there was a for me to check but ill to go to the vet
03-02-2004, 03:11 PM
JLC
It's a good idea to get a new snake checked out at the vet anyhow. Bring a fecal sample with you so they can check for internal parasites...which are fairly common, especially among wild-caught animals.
03-02-2004, 03:16 PM
Smulkin
And worms apparently are common as well among pet-store bought herps - supposedly due to the feede stock. Lest ye not forget the p00p.
03-03-2004, 01:49 PM
pinkham64
Wish Seymour luck
alrite that sounds good hopefully ill have my new buddy tonight!!!!!!
03-03-2004, 01:52 PM
Marla
Good luck with that. I'm sure you'll enjoy him. :)
03-03-2004, 03:11 PM
pinkham64
ya i cant wait i keep goin to the pet store and checking out what they got!!!! right im try to get the tank to the temp it needs to be b4 i get him... its moving slowly but surely
03-03-2004, 03:25 PM
Marla
Very good. Glad you're making sure the setup is right before putting him in it. It takes patience but it's worth it. Are you getting him from a reptile specialty shop?
03-03-2004, 09:01 PM
pinkham64
no. . . . a petco. . . the only place in maine that sells them
