Could this mean my Maxine is really a Max?

Pixie · 03-18-03, 02:28 PM

My unsexed corn shed today a perfect shed and I found what might be evidence that my Maxine is really a Max! I need your opinions on this as I'm not sure but it seems that the red dots on the shed on both sides of the cloaka would suggest the presense of hemipenises.

What do you think?

Is this enough evidence so I can change the name!!!

Pixie

Herp guy · 03-18-03, 02:34 PM

I dont know. A zookeeper may know but thats all i have to say. A sexing probe set could help you out but thats al i know. Hope it helps.

marisa · 03-18-03, 02:37 PM

Pixie- Lets see a tail shot. Do you have one?

Maybe those dots do mean a presence of hemipenises...I am not sure, but I haven't heard of that before. But just from the shed, it seems the tail is fairly thick for a bit after the vent, pointing towards male. But then again sheds do all kinds of crazy streching and what not. So I dunno.

Marisa

**Andy_G** · 03-18-03, 08:05 PM

I have a female Cali king that sometimes sheds with those dots, so I don't think it matters, but I am not sure.

crimsonking · 03-18-03, 09:33 PM

Those "dots" are common on both sexes. That said I agree the shed kinda looks like it's from a male, but we need to see the snake. I'm sure you know someone who will sex it properly for you. Post some pics of the animal itself too. However even that may not be 100%.I have a female Miami corn that 8 out of 10 people would say by looking that it is a male. Besides we like looking at everyone's snake pics!