Sexing Hatchlings?

[MorphMaster]

Sometimes, if you get it good males are still longer even if they are small. Females as babies are little more than spots. They're usually clear, but not always. If you get it all the way, you can tell

[Zombie]

Males have red hemipenes and females are more of a clear opaque with light pink. Little boys tend to be very easy to see boy oy oy oy oING...

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[Spookitie]

wow thanks for the visual Zombie

[Zombie]

wow thanks for the visual Zombie

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[Don]

Males have red hemipenes and females are more of a clear opaque with light pink.

This is true, however if an inexperienced breeder irritates a female enough (through improper technique), it will appear similar to a male. Those clear opaque knobs will turn red. I know that YouTube is now many people's favorite place to learn, but there really is no better way than working with an experienced keeper and learning how to do it first hand. Attend an Expo, many breeders would be more than happy to give you a lesson.

[el8ch]

This is true, however if an inexperienced breeder irritates a female enough (through improper technique), it will appear similar to a male. Those clear opaque knobs will turn red. I know that YouTube is now many people's favorite place to learn, but there really is no better way than working with an experienced keeper and learning how to do it first hand. Attend an Expo, many breeders would be more than happy to give you a lesson.

I agree with Don 100%.

IMO - Watching a youtube video or online tutorial does not qualify you to accurately or safely sex a ball python. Speak to a professional, visit a breeder or go to the vet and spend the time and learn the techniques one on one.

- Popping is fairly easy, but proper pressure and technique are required to avoid injury.

- Probing is a very accurate sexing technique, but when done inaccurately can serious damage to your snake. Typically I would suggest probing for juveniles and up, not for hatchlings; it can be done though. When probing you want to ensure that you are using the right size probe, a 'water-based' lubricant and are supporting the lower region of the snake exactly straight at all times while probing.

[Navy]

This thing with popping is, if it's not done right, you can seriously hurt the snake.
Have a vet or a local breeder show you how to do it and walk you through it face to face.
They're to little to probe right now.

[gulfexports159]

Ok thanks guys I will get in touch with my vet or a breeder and try to get them to help me. Thanks again to all you guys!

[WingedWolfPsion]

There will be two tiny nubs. These are scent glands, and both sexes have them. Boys will have two additional nubs--they may be fleshy, red, or even purplish, and the size will vary.