Nergal....a female???

[shelliebear]

So, I watched as many videos as I could of BP's being popped on Youtube, both male and female. I read every article I could find on Google about doing it. I saw a breeder pop my baby corn snake in front of me so I could see.
Well, I gently, gently, gently tried to pop Nergal. I tried both of the ways I saw/read about, one involving gently pushing with your thumb toward the cloaca, the other "rolling" your thumb toward the cloaca. With both, nothing popped out, I don't think. I did see some pink parts--but I am not sure if that popped out or if it's just what's behind the cloaca when you gently pull it back.
No hemipenes popped out on nergal, I just saw a round pink thing kinda hanging out. It had two little holes on either side it looked like, but absolutely no hemipenes.
Could I have not been pushing hard enough? How hard do you have to push? I pushed, gently, but not with so much force that his insides squished out.
Does anyone have photos of what a female BP looks like when popped vs. a male? It didn't hurt him, I'm pretty sure. He didn't try to wriggle away or anything, just sat still.
Thanks for any help. :] and all help.
Shellie

[ameh78]

you do have to push a bit hard. With my first ball i popped myself and thought - girl! got my next one and the breeder popped him in front of me. He also walked me over how to do it safely. Went home - popped my other ball and oops..boy!

I would find someone in your local area (pet store maybe or go to an expo) and have someone teach you the best way.. you dont want to harm your little one

[shelliebear]

How do you injure them by popping? Is it from pushing too hard? Do you end up crushing the sexual parts if you push too hard?
I WOULD take him to the vet but they want money for it. Also, there are no pet stores around here that would sex them for free. Most don't know how. :/

[shelliebear]

Also, the nearest expo that ever comes to Washington is on the other side of the state--a 6-8 hour drive. >:/
Spokane bites.

[KingPythons]

watch the master(Ralph Davis) pop... Really when you do it be very careful at the same time believe in yourself pretend you've done it b4 and you shall succeed.