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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
 Posted - 01/11/2013 : 09:28:46
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I'm thinking of getting Vince sexed, not for breeding, just because I want to know really! Can an adult snake (mines 6 years old) be probed, or can it only be done on younger snakes? Could it be in a any way harmful to it? Is it expensive? If it can't be don it's not a problem I just wanted to know out of interest.
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 10:00:29
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| Adults get probed, youngsters/hatchling usually 'popped'. Most reptile shops can do it, some are free sometimes there's a small fee :) if done right it shouldn't pose any risk. It isn't necessarily 100 percent though... I am sure it was someone on here had theirs probed and it turned out to be the opposite! |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 10:13:18
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As serena said it ins't 100%, there is the risk that some one could force the prob too far causing injury and giving you the out come of male as they think the prob went in quite deep. you can also get false females as the snake has clenched up and the probe hasn't gone in very far.
I learnt to probe but have to admit am very nervous about doing it, it's alright if the snake is being cooperative but if they aren't playing I can see how easy it would be to accidently hurt them. |
 
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0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 10:13:21
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| I see, I'll ask my Mum and local reptile shop about it if I'm unsure I won't go ahead with it. Thanks for the replies |
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Edited by - Vince_the_snake on 01/11/2013 10:20:13 |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 15:43:52
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| Be very particular where you get your snake probed, my gabriel got probed by a VET, the supposed REPTILE EXPERT in my area and he lost his probes so used part of a dillbit! hurt gabriel and now he prolapses when he poops. Makes me sick :( |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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serena_08
Yearling
United Kingdom
784 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 16:17:16
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| Oh my god can't you report that? |
1.0.0 Corn: D-Bo (Amel)
1.0.0 Western Hognose: C*ntyB*ll*cks
0.1.0 MBK: Rosa
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: Zuko
0.0.1 Bearded Dragon: Kobe
0.0.1 Fire Bellied Toad: Snoop
1.1.0 Cats: Penny and Sheldon
1.0.0 Staffy: MooMoo
I intend to live forever. So far, so good. |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 16:54:07
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| That's terrible, I would have though you would be well within your rights to report that vet! |
1.0.1 Corns
0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
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Murphy123
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
46 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 17:16:57
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| That's shocking more of a butcher than a vet. |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 18:27:31
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| We've warned people off him, and dealt with the situation. At the time didnt think of taking stronger action just took my snake home and made sure he was healthy. I still keep a close eye on him now, the prolapse never lasts, he hasnt needed a sugar bath or such likes. Otherwise he is a very happy snake. But im never going to that vet again and wil find one out of town! |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 19:03:00
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| That's terrible! I might not do it, not that it was a big deal anyway. Vince will stay unconfirmed, but I always thought of him as a boy anyway! |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 19:07:27
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| It wasnt meant to put you off! sorry if thats what i did. I ust wanted you to be careful where you went. Get background info first, see the process etc. |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 21:38:00
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| Nah, I just realised I don't mind not knowing, because if it turns out it's a girl, I couldn't call him Vince! |
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Edited by - Vince_the_snake on 01/11/2013 23:07:25 |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2013 : 22:15:43
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I know some people need to know the sex of their snake, for breeding, Louis but I've always been of the opinion that unless you need to know then it's better not to put the snake through the stress of the travel and the procedure itself, especially when it's not 100% accurate and there is a small amount of risk. So I'm pleased that you've decided to let Vince stay as Vince  .
Only one of my snakes has been sexed. I took it to my local reptile shop, that breeds it's own snakes, because it had a lump that I wanted checked out. As I was there I asked them to probe it and was told it was male. That's what I'd bought Silvesta as, so wasn't surprised. What did surprise me was when I discovered infertile eggs in 'his' hide a couple of months later  . Silvesta became Silvi .
I'm so sorry about your snake Scary  . It's a lesson to us all about how careful we need to be with supposed 'experts'. I'm glad that he is as ok as possible and he's definitely in good hands  .
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2013 : 00:09:07
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| Thank you Kellog, nice to seee you back by the way :) |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2013 : 08:14:59
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| Scary that is absolutely disgusting, how on earth could he be considered an exotics expert? Vets must have a regulatory body the equivalent of the GMC (General Medical Council) and if it was my pet I would definitely be considering reporting him :( |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2013 : 13:21:10
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| How do i go about reporting? |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2013 : 18:01:35
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Originally posted by Vince_the_snake
Nah, I just realised I don't mind not knowing, because if it turns out it's a girl, I couldn't call him Vince!
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1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2013 : 18:33:02
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Originally posted by ScaryVonHayleystine
How do i go about reporting?
I'm not sure if it's effected by how long ago it happened or any action you've already taken but I guess the first stop is the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. They register vets and investigate any complaints.
http://www.rcvs.org.uk/complaints/
Xxx
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2013 : 19:56:47
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| Thank you |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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Probing
