Reproduction of the snake


Even if, all types of reproduction modes are used by snakes. All snakes use an internal fertilization. To reproduce most of the snakes meet in mid-sping. The male snakes use their tonues to detect pheromones of the fema. There will be a brief fight for the female snake among the male snakes. The male snake has two penises also called heipenses which is located under his tail. And the female has a cloaco. Most species lay eggs, though most snakes abandon their eggs shortly after laying them. But, a unique species like King cobra actually contructs a nest and stay in the area of hatchling after incubation the female King cobra deposit up to 20 to 40 eggs, she will stay with her eggs in every emergencies. When she feels that her eggs are going to hatch, she will leave the nest and find something to eat. So that she doesn't eat her babies.


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