how to tell sex?

jules · 04-09-2008, 01:20 PM

we were told lupi our garter was probably a male but we dont know. is there any specific things that we can look for?

Stefan-A · 04-09-2008, 01:29 PM

The size, if you know the snake's age and that it's definitely an adult, the shape and relative length of the tail and the general body shape.

If it's a female, the tail should taper off relatively abruptly at the cloaca. On a male it's more gradual and there might even be a bit of a bulge behind the cloaca. Pictures would be good.

gregmonsta · 04-09-2008, 05:26 PM

A slightly exaggerated bulge but a good guide nonetheless

jules · 04-10-2008, 08:23 AM

thanks guys . i will go and investigate. im thinking he is probably a she.

ssssnakeluvr · 04-10-2008, 09:26 AM

you can post some pics the tail end of the snake....shots of the underside and we can also give you a good idea of the sex...

Stefan-A · 04-10-2008, 09:38 AM

I recommend posting pictures for two reasons: Like Greg said, the picture is exaggerated. In fact, I have never seen a snake of any kind come even close to having that big a bulge.

The second reason is of course that we love pictures.

04-09-2008, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
jules Never shed Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i live in methley in leeds ,west yorkshire. its a small semi rural village Posts: 36 Country:	how to tell sex? we were told lupi our garter was probably a male but we dont know. is there any specific things that we can look for?

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Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 4,796 Country:	Re: how to tell sex? The size, if you know the snake's age and that it's definitely an adult, the shape and relative length of the tail and the general body shape. If it's a female, the tail should taper off relatively abruptly at the cloaca. On a male it's more gradual and there might even be a bit of a bulge behind the cloaca. Pictures would be good. __________________ Natura non contristatur

04-09-2008, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
gregmonsta "Third shed, A Success" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 556 Country:	Re: how to tell sex? A slightly exaggerated bulge but a good guide nonetheless __________________ 1.0.0 Red-sided 1.0.0 Plains http://www.myspace.com/thresholdsicks

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jules Never shed Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: i live in methley in leeds ,west yorkshire. its a small semi rural village Posts: 36 Country:	Re: how to tell sex? thanks guys . i will go and investigate. im thinking he is probably a she.

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ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 1,775 Country:	Re: how to tell sex? you can post some pics the tail end of the snake....shots of the underside and we can also give you a good idea of the sex... __________________ Don www.donsgartersnakes.net

04-10-2008, 09:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 4,796 Country:	Re: how to tell sex? I recommend posting pictures for two reasons: Like Greg said, the picture is exaggerated. In fact, I have never seen a snake of any kind come even close to having that big a bulge. The second reason is of course that we love pictures. __________________ Natura non contristatur

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