Churchdown Veterinary Centre part of Arvonia Vets, The Reddings, Cheltenham. Small friendly Veterina
31/01/2025
Attention all snake owners! 🐍 Do you know whether your snake is male or female? Sexing a snake can be a little tricky, but let’s look at some ways that we can try and work it out.
The tail shape can be a clue - Males typically have a longer and thicker tail after their cloaca. This usually gradually tapers into a point, whereas females have a shorter, thinner tail that comes to a point without tapering.
You can try an examination also known as popping - this technique is where gentle pressure is applied near to a snake's cloaca. If a hemipene appears from the cloaca, the snake is a male.
One of the easiest and safest ways to s*x your snake is to let our vets take a look for you. This will cause both you and your snake less stress and hassle.
We’d love to see photos of your snakes in the comments below!
