I've had females probe 4 to 5 scales. Never had a male at 5 or less. I've never popped an adult / sub-adult male, but I have used a similar technique to expel sperm plugs from mature males. Just my personal experience.
- Paul
Yeah I've gotten those sperm plugs as well, i get nothing when I try to pop this one. I think Im leaning towards a female on this. but its hard to feel comfortable with it when you have an "expert" tell you differently. Makes you question yourself
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