Observations on reproduction in captivity of the endemic long-tailed snake Philodryas chamissonis (Wiegmann, 1835) (Reptilia, Squamata, Dipsadidae) from Chile

Cabeza, O; Vargas, E; Ibarra, C; Urra, FA

Keywords: reproduction, chile, eggs, oviposition, hatching, colubrids, rear-fanged snake

Abstract

The long-tailed snake Philodryas chamissonis is an oviparous rear-fanged species endemic to Chile, whose reproductive biology is currently based on anecdotic reports. The characteristics of the eggs, incubation time, and hatching are still unknown. This work describes for the first time the oviposition of 16 eggs by a female in captivity at Zoologico Nacional in Chile. After an incubation period of 59 days, seven neonates were born. We recorded data of biometry and ecdysis of these neonates for 9 months. In addition, a review about parameters of egg incubation and hatching for Philodryas species is provided.

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Título según WOS: Observations on reproduction in captivity of the endemic long-tailed snake Philodryas chamissonis (Wiegmann, 1835) (Reptilia, Squamata, Dipsadidae) from Chile
Título de la Revista: HERPETOZOA
Volumen: 32
Editorial: Pensoft Publishers
Fecha de publicación: 2019
Página de inicio: 203
Página final: 209
Idioma: English
DOI:

10.3897/herpetozoa.32.e36705

Notas: ISI