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GTP sexing
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In Relation To:
Lemonhead
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So on the 23rd of this month, Just a few days away I would have had my GTP Lemonhead for one year. This snake has special meaning to me because so far (knock on wood) its the first GTP that I have been able to keep alive and appears to be in good health.. Soooooooo with all of that beaing said how will I find out the sex of my little one, It shed yesterday and I see no signs of sperm plugs, and I do not trust myself to probe it so how can I find somebody that I can truest to deermine the sex of my snake? If I had to take an "educated" guess I would bet on Me having a female because I think I see what appears to see "girly plugs" but I have zero knowledge of GTP sexing... Can somebody point me in the right direction here?
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Accepted Answer
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2/17/2013 11:40:23 PM
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Doomtrooper
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I don't think you should rush into anything I don't Probe my GTP's till they are much bigger ,, probing a small Chondro can cause damage better safe then sorry .. i would wait till it's at least 200 grams but I always opt on the safe side .. you should start seeing signs in the sheds soon ..
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Author Comment
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2/17/2013 11:52:01 PM
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Steadfast
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I am in no rush really it's more so just curiosity I always check whenever it sheds but I don't believe I have any solo evidence yet
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Member Comment
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2/18/2013 8:49:10 AM
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durante
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I actually have the same issue. I have the tools, know the methods, but never actually did it so I lack the confidence. I know what I been told when I bought my snakes & seen what leads me to believe it's true but it's hard to take anyone's word especially when it's easy to make a mistake. I know a few folks from here & similair sites attend local reptile shows. When the time comes I have a few plans. I'm hoping, I'll have a few more friends locally that are willing to share there experience by then but if not I'm sure there will be a reputable breeder at a local show that will land a hand.
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Member Comment
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2/18/2013 9:46:50 AM
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ChrisMontgomery
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I'm with Doom. If you have no solid reason to know sex, don't worry about it. Unless you have a perfect opportunity to get it sexed. If a reputable Chondro breeder is in the area, sure, but otherwise why risk it? Even the best probings aren't 100% accurate or safe. You'll only REALLY know its a girl if she produces eggs and you'll only REALLY know its a boy if it knocks up a girl. Rico sexed most of my adults and always said, "looks like a girl," or, "probably a boy", but never said, "I'm positive it's either." I'd like to know if anyone exists with more chondro sexing experience than Lord Rico :) best wishes!
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Member Comment
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2/18/2013 10:16:35 AM
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NCCPythons
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+100 to chris and mike!
While some keeprs push things a bit you probably don't want to breed your males until at least 3 yrs old and your females until at least 4 (taking weight into account also). So by the time your snake is 3 yrs old if you still haven't seen sperm plugs then you probably have a female.
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Member Comment
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2/18/2013 1:21:46 PM
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aaron
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Yeah, what everyone else said here. However, it's nice to know as soon as you can so you know what to name them. I know my girl Oscar isn't really happy about that.
Also, lemonhead is a boy.
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Author Comment
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2/18/2013 1:29:59 PM
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Steadfast
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before I award these points, Aaron why do you believe its a boy or is this just a guess
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Author Comment
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2/18/2013 1:36:50 PM
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Steadfast
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Im also looking to pick up some babies this season (just throwing that out there) if anyone has anything in the works
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Member Comment
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2/18/2013 1:37:40 PM
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aaron
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Because he looks like a boy. You feed well and he's got a boy's body shape.
50% of the time, i'm right about this every time.
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