Neck-Biting and Other Aspects of Reproductive Biology of the Yuma Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus)

Neck-Biting and Other Aspects of Reproductive Biology of the Yuma Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus)

Neck-biting behavior during copulation was frequently practiced by a captive male Yuma kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus). The function of this behavior is discussed as are other aspects of the reproductive biology of this species.

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Veröffentlicht in:Herpetologica 1979-06, Vol.35 (2), p.154-157
1. Verfasser: Lewke, Robert E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biology
Breeding seasons
Eggs
Female animals
Genera
Herpetology
Male animals
Mating behavior
Snakes
Species
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Zusammenfassung:Neck-biting behavior during copulation was frequently practiced by a captive male Yuma kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus). The function of this behavior is discussed as are other aspects of the reproductive biology of this species.
ISSN:0018-0831
1938-5099