Popping/ sexing

[MJT_23]

I'm wondering how you guys first learned to pop/ sex your balls. I would really like to know how so when I acquire my females I can double check I'm not getting fooled over. Did someone teach you or did you just watch videos? I'm scared to try on my year old bp cause I hear the older the harder and I don't wanna damage him. Help, suggestions?

[S.I.R.]

I was taught by a friend and watched several videos. I highly recommend watching Justin Kobylka's video of popping / sexing. It is really helpful. Also, if you are not sure of the reputation of the breeder you are buying from, have them probe it in front of you and/or pop it at time of purchase. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[MJT_23]

I was taught by a friend and watched several videos. I highly recommend watching Justin Kobylka's video of popping / sexing. It is really helpful. Also, if you are not sure of the reputation of the breeder you are buying from, have them probe it in front of you and/or pop it at time of purchase. Hope this helps. Good luck!

I have watched many videos I will definitely check out his now. And I wish I could but no breeders live close to Memphis, TN so I basically have to trust their word and buy off the internet. Big or small breeder I'd still like to check. I actually tried yesterday on mine and I think sperm came out I'm just scared to push to hard so I stopped

[S.I.R.]

Your BP is more resilient than you think. When you pop, his hemipenes (little red nubs)should pop out. If he is mature enough, then you may see little sperm plugs when you do. Just hold the snake securely and let it relax a little and then try. Definitely watch Justin's video. Good luck!

[MJT_23]

Your BP is more resilient than you think. When you pop, his hemipenes (little red nubs)should pop out. If he is mature enough, then you may see little sperm plugs when you do. Just hold the snake securely and let it relax a little and then try. Definitely watch Justin's video. Good luck!

Well I definitely got sperm plugs cause white sticky stuff came out and he's a year male! If I got those out I just need to push a little harder I guess? Thanks for your help!

[S.I.R.]

No worries. Just like anything else in life, the more you practice the better you will get. Good luck, sounds like you are on the right path.

[KING JAMES]

Be ready to have some urates come out to LOL If you can find someone with really young BPs to practice on you will be golden. Once you get used to popping the little easy ones bigger ones get a hair easier. Keep in mind though the older they get the stronger they are and the easier it will be for them to hold their penes in to make it harder for you. After a certain size I do not trust popping.


After that long unasked for post lol I learned from another breeder..I was buying a baby female and he popped it and I asked him how to pop

[DooLittle]

If you are interested in learning to probe, this is a great video.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2052883

[satomi325]

I learned how to pop from visual observation.
I don't like probing since it's rather invasive...

[KING JAMES]

I learned how to pop from visual observation.
I don't like probing since it's rather invasive...

I do agree on it being invasive but am I the only one who cant pop big full grown adults well? I like to get them young so I dont have to worry about it but still.