Sexing probes....coupla questions?

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Originally Posted by BHReptiles

I feel like with my lack of experience, I'm hurting my babies trying to pop them. I'm pretty good at probing and as long as the baby is sitting relatively still, it's pretty easy to do without injuring them. The only trouble I've run into when probing a ball python is that my male LOVES to poop on me the moment the probe goes in. I had to replace my keyboard because of that. Now, I do all my probing over a towel. ;)

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Yuk, on your keyboard? Be glad you aren't into cats!!!!

I've been pooped on by all kinds of snakes; kingsnakes, milksnakes, hognose, other pythons, (notably retics and bloods, occasionally a burmese), but never has one of my BP's unloaded on me, (but I haven't stuck a rod up one's butt lately, so maybe that's the trick?). I'll remember the paper towel when I do. BTW, I like the probes you linked me to, so I put them on my Ebay watch list. I like that the sizes are color coded, so even though there are a few lesser expensive sets out there, I think I'll probably end up with those; thanks!

S

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Originally Posted by Slitherous

Yuk, on your keyboard? Be glad you aren't into cats!!!!

I've been pooped on by all kinds of snakes; kingsnakes, milksnakes, hognose, other pythons, (notably retics and bloods, occasionally a burmese), but never has one of my BP's unloaded on me, (but I haven't stuck a rod up one's butt lately, so maybe that's the trick?). I'll remember the paper towel when I do. BTW, I like the probes you linked me to, so I put them on my Ebay watch list. I like that the sizes are color coded, so even though there are a few lesser expensive sets out there, I think I'll probably end up with those; thanks!

S

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I used to have cats! I'm actually going to get me a couple of kittens when I get my own apartment after nursing school. But, I've never had my cats make me purchase another of something. When my male pooped on my keyboard, I removed the keys to try and clean it and I just couldn't get the smell off. So I jut replaced it. lol.

So far -knock on wood- I've not been pooped on by my corn snakes. And this male is the only one who's nailed me. He's pooped/peed on me at least three times and I've only had him since September. He even pooped on me at the show I got him from. I have a video xD

As for the probes, I REALLY like them. The colors make them easily distinguishable. I use that and the walmart brand of KY jelly. Works like a charm!

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Originally Posted by BHReptiles

I used to have cats! I'm actually going to get me a couple of kittens when I get my own apartment after nursing school. But, I've never had my cats make me purchase another of something. When my male pooped on my keyboard, I removed the keys to try and clean it and I just couldn't get the smell off. So I jut replaced it. lol.

So far -knock on wood- I've not been pooped on by my corn snakes. And this male is the only one who's nailed me. He's pooped/peed on me at least three times and I've only had him since September. He even pooped on me at the show I got him from. I have a video xD

As for the probes, I REALLY like them. The colors make them easily distinguishable. I use that and the walmart brand of KY jelly. Works like a charm!

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Sorry about your keyboard. Don't recall having a corn nail me, but kings and milks are famous for it. Some do it no matter how acclimated they are, I guess it's just a natural defensive thing they do, (they are "wild" after all). Friends of mine have a very elderly cat that poops wherever he happens to be when it's time, and hasn't used his cat box in months, (double yuck!!), so thsy follow him around watching for any indications that he'a getting ready to go, then throw him outside. Of course they aren't around all the time so "accidents" happen, (no keyboards ruined....yet!). Yeah, the color coding is the selling point for me, and KY is the lube of choice. I'll be ordering them soon.

S

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Originally Posted by Slitherous

Sorry about your keyboard. Don't recall having a corn nail me, but kings and milks are famous for it. Some do it no matter how acclimated they are, I guess it's just a natural defensive thing they do, (they are "wild" after all). Friends of mine have a very elderly cat that poops wherever he happens to be when it's time, and hasn't used his cat box in months, (double yuck!!), so thsy follow him around watching for any indications that he'a getting ready to go, then throw him outside. Of course they aren't around all the time so "accidents" happen, (no keyboards ruined....yet!). Yeah, the color coding is the selling point for me, and KY is the lube of choice. I'll be ordering them soon.

S

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Poor kitty! My roommate had a 2yr old female cat who HATED the other cats using her litter box. She resorted to pooping behind the door and my roommate never cleaned it. It was so gross. I was worried that my cat might pick up that habit. Thankfully, she never did!

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Originally Posted by BHReptiles

Poor kitty! My roommate had a 2yr old female cat who HATED the other cats using her litter box. She resorted to pooping behind the door and my roommate never cleaned it. It was so gross. I was worried that my cat might pick up that habit. Thankfully, she never did!

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Yeah, he's like 17 and sometimes it just comes out while he's standing there looking at you, but he's such a beloved part of the family they just put up with it and keep a lot of paper towels handy. Other than that he's pretty healthy for such an old kitty, (but he's still king of the roost, their two big dogs are totally afraid of that old tom cat and give him a wide berth).
Somebody should tell your roommate just how dangerous piled up cat poo can be to people, especially women who might be preggers. Some people get severe allergies because of it, and there are also viruses in it that people can catch. I prefer my scaly critters, they're much cleaner and far less smelly, (usually). If I need some furry companionship I do it vicariously with other people's cats/dogs. I visit my friend's house and play with theirs; it's kind of like being a grandparent...all the fun and none of the cleaning up after......works for me.

S.