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VenomousReptiles.org : Experts : rattlesnakes Help 1-2 of 2 messages   Page 1 of 1   rattlesnakes Reply by jes on February 26, 2002 Mail this to a friend! How does one detect the difference between male and female rattlesnakes?   RE: rattlesnakes Reply by filthy on February 27, 2002 Mail this to a friend! The male will have a slightly longer tail and can be verified by a comparitive, subcaudual scale count. However, this isn't 100 percent. Borderline counts can go either way. Also, the male's tail will have a more gradual taper from the vent back due to the hemipenes being housed there. The only 100% sure way is to probe. luck, f     Page 1 of 1     Next Topic:   Pseudonaja textilis Previous Topic:   Long term effects Email Subscription You are not subscribed to this topic. Subscribe! My Subscriptions Subscriptions Help Search Experts: Check our help page for help using , or send questions, comments, or suggestions to the Manager.

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