Popping lizards

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Popping lizards

Postby kl » Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:58 am

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?

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Re: Popping lizards

Postby Dakota » Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:24 am

I hear it can sterilize them...
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Re: Popping lizards

Postby Dakota » Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:26 am

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

Postby Teacup » Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:47 am

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

Postby Tom » Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:55 am

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.
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Re: Popping lizards

Postby Seadation » Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:51 am

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

Postby Richard.C » Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:51 pm

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
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