Popping older BP's

[HerpIsAhobby]

I'm going to be taking in a rescue this weekend and wanted to sex the bp but i've been told that the age is somewhere between 5-7. The person who taught me how to pop told me that as they get older popping can become much more difficult. I have learned how to probe but wouldn't feel confident enough to guarantee the sex 100%. Can anyone offer any tips for sexing adults?

Thanks

[Skittles1101]

I'd definitely suggest probing for an adult, your chances of injury in popping increase with age. Babies generally let it all hang out which makes them easier/safer to pop, whereas adults would take quite a bit of pressure to pop, and unless you're really experienced you could really injure the sex organs...

[SlitherinSisters]

I would pop. I find it easier to pop adults than 2 month old bps since I was taught with adults. Hatchlings are really easy to pop, no doubt, but so is an adult male, their plugs come out really easily. Adult females are a little harder, but you can do it. Probing is no good imo bc it can catch on things or female can be oddly long.

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[Quiet Tempest]

I actually find it easier to pop adults. Once you get the hang of popping, it's really not that difficult and doesn't pose a threat to the snake regardless of its age/size.

Ralph Davis has a video of popping adults if that helps.

[WingedWolfPsion]

Since I'm used to hatchlings, I find it takes a bit of cursing and a few tries, but it's not really that bad. You just have to get the angles right.

[HerpIsAhobby]

Thanks for the help. The new snake will be here tomorrow so i'll give that video a look and give it a go. I have become pretty good at popping the little ones so hopefully it won't be to difficult.