Reproduction - Snakes

Snakes use three main reproductive strategies:

The reproductive cycle often begins with environmental triggers, such as the end of a cooling period known as or seasonal changes in humidity. Once active, female snakes release potent chemical signals called pheromones from skin glands. snakes reproduction

When a female snake is ready to mate, she releases a specific pheromone (scent) trail. snakes reproduction

Snakes are unique in that they utilize three distinct methods for bringing young into the world: Snake Reproductive System - CABI Digital Library snakes reproduction