Black Rat Snake
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=== Sexing === | === Sexing === | ||
| - | + | Sexing these snakes is extremely difficult visually. They look exactly alike. An experienced vet or breeder can sex the snake by ''probing'' an older snake or ''popping'' a young snake. Neither of these options should ever be done if you have never had experience. ''Probing'' is sticking a special instrument in through the cloaca using the depth the tool goes in for sex determination. ''Popping'' a young snake requires gently pressing on the cloacal area until the male's hemipenes "pop" out. You can see the obvious potential for serious harm in both of these procedures and why it needs to be done by an experienced professional. | |
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
