how do i count scales

**EdgyExoticReptiles** · 09-18-2007, 09:33 PM

where do i start from and end, and the scales go like a z do i count in a z patern?

**KITKAT** · 09-18-2007, 09:53 PM

Here is an old thread on scale counting, complete with some excellent diagrams.

http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/gene...ale-count.html

**adamanteus** · 09-19-2007, 02:09 AM

**zooplan** · 09-19-2007, 05:17 AM

I like counting scales by a close up photo.
They´ll never move

**Stefan-A** · 09-19-2007, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by zooplan

I like counting scales by a close up photo.
They´ll never move

My favorite method, too. And for the same reason.

**adamanteus** · 09-19-2007, 06:04 AM

It's certainly the easiest way, if the snake sits still for the photo and if you have the ability to take a clear, close up picture.

**Stefan-A** · 09-19-2007, 06:07 AM

Use flash, then it doesn't matter how fast it moves.

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