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nmcorley

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• Sep 3, 2008

• #1

Took this picture at the weekend at Haweswater - am I right in assuming its an adult plus last year youngster? The size difference seems too great for male and female.

Thanks
Nick

 

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Farnboro John

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• Sep 4, 2008

• #2

I'd agree an adult and a young snake (I wouldn't go further, insufficient experience in ageing) but the large one looks on structure like a female despite its bold markings? Can't see the back end of the young one to judge it.

John

 

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RICHARD DAWKINS

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #3

I would of said the Lrg 1 is Female and the smaller one is a male

 

Mike Richardson

Formerly known as Skink1978

• Sep 11, 2008

• #4

RICHARD DAWKINS said:

I would of said the Lrg 1 is Female and the smaller one is a male

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Going on colour I would agree, although there still must be an age difference between the two.