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Probing in Florida

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Hello, my name is Rob. I am a fairly experienced snake keeper. I have been raising snakes for about 15 yrs. and have kept mostly burms(2'-15'). I have never attempted breeding them before and therefore never learned how to probe. I recently decided to breed my collection, making positively sexing them necessary(except in N.J and Mass...lol.) If anyone is experienced at probing and in the mid-eastern part of Florida I would appreciate if you could help me sex my collection, and teach me the fine art of probing. Thank You. Contact [email protected]
 
The males are much smaller than the females, so if you have a suspected pair, look at the sides at the edge of the cloaca(anal plate). The male will have MUCH larger spurs for his size than the female. These are vestigial remnants that are attached to a "floating" pelvic girdle.....the male uses these "spurs" to stroke the females back in courtship!......this is fact, and I've seen the male do this with my own two eyes on several occasions!!...................................................................Doug
 
D. Mong said:
The males are much smaller than the females, so if you have a suspected pair, look at the sides at the edge of the cloaca(anal plate). The male will have MUCH larger spurs for his size than the female. These are vestigial remnants that are attached to a "floating" pelvic girdle.....the male uses these "spurs" to stroke the females back in courtship!......this is fact, and I've seen the male do this with my own two eyes on several occasions!!...................................................................Doug
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Though Boids do in fact possess said spurs, and do use them in courtship, judging by size of spur to determine sex is the least accurate method. Probing is definitely the best way.


Rick
 
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