A novel approach to sexing Lachesis stenophrys (Serpentes: Viperidae) using radiography.

The article discusses research on a novel approach to determining the sex of Lachesis stenophrys, a Serpentes Viperidaei, using radiography. The study identified and examined radiopaque structures and features of the adult and juvenile species including hemipene adornments distal to the cloacal region. The benefits of radiography are highlighted including shorter duration of assessment of each snake and lack of false positive results.