The most widely accepted methods of ball python sexing are known as “popping” and “probing.” Popping is a procedure which, when performed correctly, opens the snake’s vent and exposes hemipenes (if present).

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Probing is a common method which people use to determine their ball python’s gender. For this method, a thin and long lubricated probe rod is pushed inside a ball python’s cloaca. Ball python’s have two hemipenes, so a probe can be inserted from both sides. Then, it is slowly pushed forward to feel the resistance and how far it can fit.

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Jul 24, 2023 · I am in the midst of trying to learn to sex our ball pythons. I’ve watched multiple tutorials on both popping and probing by very experienced breeders (Justin at Kinova, Billy at Mutation Creation, etc.), and I’ve seen a…

Mar 27, 2023 · To probe your ball python: Carefully insert a sterilized probe of the appropriate size into the vent, slightly angled off-center and pointing towards the tail’s end. When the probe reaches its stopping point, place your finger on it to determine how far it …

In this article, I will discuss popping ball pythons and how to perform the probing method to tell the sex of a ball python using two methods used by breeders today: popping and probing.

Today, we’re going to show you how to pop a ball python, plus give you a little more insight into the Ball Python’s reproductive anatomy to determine the gender of your snake. Popping a snake is a three-step process: First, place one thumb underneath the cloaca opening and one above it.

There are several methods that can be used to determine the sex of a ball python, and each has its own level of accuracy. One of the most common methods is called “popping,” which involves gently squeezing the base of the snake's tail to evert the hemipenes in males.

Jul 12, 2022 · In male Ball Pythons, a probe will generally insert to a depth of 7 to 9 subcaudals. In females, the probe stops at 3 to 5 subcaudals. Does probing a snake hurt them? As with popping, you should not be applying pressure! In fact, …