Pituophis ruthveni (Louisiana pinesnake) Reproduction/breeding phenology

Josh B. Pierce; Craig Rudolph; Christopher A. Melder; Beau B. Gregory

Pituophis ruthveni (Louisiana pinesnake) Reproduction/breeding phenology

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Josh B. Pierce, Craig Rudolph, Christopher A. Melder, Beau B. Gregory

Year:

2016

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Herpetological Review. 47(2): 315

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Abstract

Determing the reproductive phenology of snakes is important since it marks a time period where snakes are particularly vulnerable to predation. In addition, knowledge of reproductive phenology may help captive breeding programs specify appropriate times to pair snakes for reproduction.

Keywords

Louisiana pine snake, reproductive phenology, captive breeding program

Citation

Pierce, Josh B.; Rudolph, D. Craig; Melder, Christopher A.; Gregory, Beau B. 2016. Pituophis ruthveni (Louisiana pinesnake) Reproduction/breeding phenology. Herpetological Review. 47(2): 315.