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Too old to pop?

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kc261

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I keep getting different answers on this one. I know it is ok to pop new hatchlings. Is there a time when cornsnakes get too old, too big, too strong, or whatever to pop? If so, is it likely to injure them if you try, or are the results just less reliable because a male can be strong enough to hold in his hemipenes?

Thanks!
 
I would think size would be more relevant then age because no two corns grow the exact same speed. I wouldn't attempt to pop a cornsnake after 50-75g...and even that may be pushing it.
 
I agree, I believe size is more relevant than age, when deciding whether to probe or pop.

I've never popped anything over about 30g, as I'd be too worried about harming the snake.

Yes popping when done incorrectly or on a snake that is too big, can cause injury. I've seen at least one instance when the corn, in my opinion, was too large for popping and the owner was probably inexperienced, where the hemipene just would not re-invert and a vet visit was needed :(
 
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