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Ball Python Popping Pictures

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I very rarely see good, detailed pictures of what popped snakes look like, so I took it upon myself to provide some photos from tonight's sexing. I figure it's that time of year and these could be helpful to some individuals. :)

Here is a good article on sexing.
Here are sexing videos.

Anyway...Onto the pictures!

Female
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Male
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I'm going to try and get a better picture of a female tomorrow. My husband is horrid with a camera and was getting frustrated. ;)

Note: If you are uncomfortable probing or sexing your snakes yourself, don't do it. Contact a herp society or breeder near you to ask for assistance. Most are very willing to show you how to do it in person and supervise your first time or two.
 
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Snake porn! :eek:

Seriously though, those are really good pictures :thumbsup:

I do the finger down the tail thing on babies (please note the extremely technical terminology & be in awe). I've been shown how to pop them many times but I'm still afraid of hurting them :(
 
When I got my spider and pastel from Adam Wysocki he popped them both in front of me and did it so easily it was just amazing. He did it like it was nothing. I am still nervous about doing it and thus I have never attempted it. I will just have to have the pros do it for me for now. One day I will have to be confident in doing it. But that is for another day. Thanks for the info and the cool pics :thumbsup:
 
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