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Sexing boas

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How young can boas be reliably sexed without probing?

I have three babies about a year old and I can't see any difference (of course I could have three females for all I know). I've seen spurs on adults, but these guys are just too small for my aged eyes. Also can't feel any roughness around the vents. Don't want to probe - I'm not skilled and they are SMALL.

Thought I could see a diferent in tail thickness and length when they were neonates, but now they seem to all have caught each other up.

BTW these are Candoia Pacific Boas - semiarboreal, so I'm not really sure whether we belong here or in the regular boa forum - any opinions on that?

Cheers
 
To be Honest, I would just bring them to a capable vet if you arent sure about probing. and popping... if done wrong could cause one to hurt the animal.

Do you have other reptile keepers in your area that might be able to help you out? Thats always a good way too
 
Well probing is the only sure way, when they are small you can pop them but the for sure way is to probe...Randy
 
Unfortunately I'm in a remote spot, so no help from vets or other herp people around - and I'm not about to probe or pop without help.

Not to worry, it's not significant at this stage, I'm referring to them as "Him" and "Her" depending on my mood anyway...

Thanks for the responses.
 
Intimate photos.....

I have just taken photos of my three 12 - 18 month old baby Fiji boas and woud like opinions as to (their) sex.

I THINK 1 and 2 are showing spurs and therefore are male, while 3 has no spurs and therefore is female, but they are SMALL and 3 is the smallest and youngest, so I'm not 100% certain.

Any opnions? (maybe I should make this a poll ! :thumbsup: )

Thanks,
Helen


Three babies head on
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Tail 1 - Male?
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Tail 2 - Male?
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Tail 3 - Female?
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And just because I like the pic, here is COnstantine climbing a fun wine bottle holder....
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Cheers!
 
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