How snakes are born: snake eggs

                           How snakes are born: snake eggs

Like all reptiles, snakes are oviparous, that is, they lay eggs. In the case of the boa, this is an ovoviviparous type, since it lays eggs but incubates them inside until they hatch. From the evolutionary point of view, the development of the amniotic egg was a great advantage for the adaptation of these animals. Surrounded by amniotic fluid and with the presence of a yolk that gives food to the young, it can survive throughout the incubation period without difficulties, in addition to the shell of the egg prevents dehydration. The reproduction process of snakes usually occurs during spring and summer, although this will also be conditioned by the availability of food and climatic variables. The male will call the attention of the females and will fight with his adversaries and then copulate the female. After the mating, the male will continue his way, partly forced by the female who will adopt aggressive behavior in the future. Generally, the incubation period will take between two and five months. After the hatching, the mother will leave the nest, and the new offspring should take care of themselves from that moment.