Determining gender

[PhyllisB]

I have 2 Cornsnakes... How can I tell if they're male or female? I thank you for any info.

[Invictus]

You have to take them to an experienced herp keeper or vet and have them probed. It's the only way to be sure of gender.

[PhyllisB]

Ok Thank you very much Invictus

[vanderkm]

Agree - probing is the most accurate method. If the snakes are very young, an experienced herper can also 'pop' them - the males will usually evert the hemipenes and females don't have them. Not a method for the inexperienced - may injure the snake and you need some experience to get it right.

If the snakes are adults, it is possible to make a reasonable guess from the tail shape. The book by Kathy Love - The Cornsnake Manual has some comparison photos, or you can post pictures of a side view and view from the underside that includes the vent and tail tip - people may be able to offer a reasonable guess. Not reliable with youngsters though,

mary v.