Help me sex my snake!

[Montypython696]

I've had one of my balls for 8 years now, and I still have no idea if Monty is a he, or a she. So my question is: is there anybody on here from the North East Ohio area that would be willing to teach me, and show me how to properly sex a Ball Python? I have my own set of probes, but lack the confidence to probe him, as I've never done it before and do not want to risk hurting him/her. And as a hopeful breeder one day, it would be an invaluable skill to learn. So if there is anybody here willing to help, please send me a PM and we can set something up.

[Montypython696]

After watching countless videos about probing, including the awesome video stickied on the Husbandry forums. I decided to give it a whirl.

I did like she said used water as a lube, and gently place it into the cloaca. As she said it slid right in and I didn't have to use pressure. It stopped and I pulled it out. I tried it a few more times to make sure it was okay.

I'm gonna call it, Mr. Monty is actually a Mrs. Monty. I'm 90% sure at least.

But still, if there are anyone around Northeast Ohio who knows how to probe, I would like to be 100% sure, if someone wouldn't mind teaching me.

[Luciferskeeper]

Do you know how to pop them? Im not educated on popping or probing but popping looks easier to me!

[Montypython696]

Not at all no. But I've also been told that with older snakes, popping isn't the best or the easiest thing to do with them.

[Luciferskeeper]

Well I better learn one or the other soon! Lol

[Capray]

This is true, adults aren't as "squishy" lol. It sounds like you did the probing perfectly.

[Montypython696]

I really hope I did, because I know what can happen if done incorrectly, and that would be my worst nightmare. I just wish I had an adult male I can try on so I can see the difference. I may go again tomorrow just to double check.

[Tricon7]

After watching countless videos about probing, including the awesome video stickied on the Husbandry forums. I decided to give it a whirl.

Can you provide the link for this video? I'd like to perhaps give it a shot. I don't know the sex of my BP, either.

[Montypython696]

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...r-snake!-Video! There you go. Just be careful when probing, especially if its your first time.

[jackiee]

there`s loads of videos on sexing ball pythons on youtube, I watched loads of them before attempting to sex my snakes, but I did know the sex of them before I tried it and I got it right, just be careful and don't use much pressure,