BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

I see this mentioned from time to time. How safe is this procedure and how many people here do it vs. don't do it?

KL

I hear it can sterilize them...

In the blue bible it says both males and females pop out, as well.

I don't like it, mainly because a lot of people do it incorrectly.

I've never felt comfortable doing it with any species. I prefer to just watch defecation and look for hemipene eversion, or just patiently wait for other signs.

I have read it can damage and even break their backs if done to aggressively for this reason I have never done it.

Its not always reliable,if they dont pop it could still be a male,and they can be easily injured,but yes,like probing,apparently its inconsistant