Hello everyone, I was out on a walk in my local forest preserve (Chicago) and I picked up these two cuties! I have done my research and am guessing they are dekays? We have not named them yet, as we do not know for sure if we are keeping or returning them.

I could really use a little help with guessing sex, I also have a couple concerns about the appearance of one of them.

Snake #1 is looking a little beat up to me. I'm curious if I should be concerned. You will notice he/she has a little kink at the end of its tail, and the scales on the belly seem to look a little roughed up. There is also a long line (like a dent) running up/down its entire body. Otherwise it seems healthy and moves around just fine.

Snake #2 is perfect looking just had a perfect shed last night! I have no concerns about this one besides trying to determine sex.

I have offered them worms and slugs, but nobody has eaten yet.

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Snake 1
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Snake 2
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