Youtor
Northern water snakes mating
>> YOUR LINK HERE: ___ http://youtube.com/watch?v=WIzEnh1aCN4
4 snakes on the edge of the trail. If you like snakes this is fascinating. Male northern water snakes are able to reproduce when they are 21 months old. Female snakes begin to breed when they are three years old and produce a single litter each year. Most reproduction occurs while in or near their hibernation sites between mid-April and mid-June. Temperature and latitude may cause variation in these times. (Bauman and Metter, 1977) • During breeding, a male comes along side a female and rubs his chin along her back, occasionally giving a spasmodic jerk. He then twines his tail around hers and brings the cloacal openings into contact. Usually only one male copulates with a single female; on occasion there may be two. (Harding, 1997; Tyning, 1990) • Gestation can last anywhere from 3 to 5 months. Young snakes are born alive (not laid as eggs) from July to September. The litter ranges in size from 4 to 99 offspring. Larger females tend to have larger litters. • Nerodia sipedon : Northern water snakes • Sunbathing Water Garter Snake side by side • • Sunbathing Water Garter Snake side ... • Garter Snakes are harmless • • Garter Snakes are harmless • Northern water snake on land • • Northern water snake on land
#############################
