You sure this is normal behavior?

[TremTricolors]

Originally Posted by Trollbie

She doesn't really end up on her back. But the few times I've seen her fall on her back she was right back up. Well I didn't check for sex, but I saw the guy pop my soon to be BRB so I don't feel the need to question it since he obviously knows how to.

Trust me, popping is not a guaranteed way of sexing snakes, even more so if the are bigger. Hatchlings yes it can be done but I will tell you from experience it is not always 100% accurate. Probing is the only accurate way of distinguishing the difference. Even some of the best breeders in the states will tell you this and some have actually sent 2 males or 2 females when they were supposed to be a pair. Just a thought, not trying to be negative just looking at other reasons why?

[Trollbie]

Originally Posted by TremTricolors

Trust me, popping is not a guaranteed way of sexing snakes, even more so if the are bigger. Hatchlings yes it can be done but I will tell you from experience it is not always 100% accurate. Probing is the only accurate way of distinguishing the difference. Even some of the best breeders in the states will tell you this and some have actually sent 2 males or 2 females when they were supposed to be a pair. Just a thought, not trying to be negative just looking at other reasons why?

I know he probes older snakes. I remember being relieved that he popped my baby BRB instead of probing. Probing gives me the heejeebeegees lol. And he was like oh no i normally probe, just not babies... Don't males tend to have a bulge type thingy at the tail? And females tend to have a more gradual tail? If so I know it's a good way to sex. I'm just curious. Anyway, whenever I have a chance, I'll take her to get checked somehwere else just to make sure.

She better stay a she... Penelope is not a name that could go both ways lol