Quote Originally Posted by Deborah View Post
They are a lot tougher than you think

Far from unusual with younger individuals.

Seems to me that you do not apply enough pressure when popping.
Thanks for the advice.

I am by NO MEANS a "veteran popper," but I am not brand new to it either. I know it is not uncommon for some poop/pee to come out when popping and I know it does take some pressure.

Having said that...when this girl was popped, I immediately thought it was much harder than needed, and harder then I had ever done it or seen any other breeders do it. But once again, I am not an expert.

As far as me not applying enough pressure, that may be true, but I am able to get both "nubs" out of all her sister.

I don't know. I guess I'm just wondering how easy it is, or what it really takes, to seriously damage a hatchlings sex organs.