Captive propogation in the Lancehead rattlesnake, Crotalus polystictus
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Hubbard R.M. (1980) Captive propogation in the Lancehead rattlesnake, Crotalus polystictus. Herpetological Review, 11, 33-34.
Published source details Hubbard R.M. (1980) Captive propogation in the Lancehead rattlesnake, Crotalus polystictus. Herpetological Review, 11, 33-34.
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This study is summarised as evidence for the following.
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Breed reptiles in captivity: Snakes – Vipers
A study in 1973–1978 in Texas, USA (Hubbard 1980) reported that a pair of lancehead rattlesnakes Crotalus polystictus bred successfully after five years in captivity. In 1978, the female gave birth to a litter of three young. The pair of snakes was brought into captivity in 1973 and housed in a glass fronted display (60 x 40 x 55 cm) with a substrate of small rocks. Cover was provided by larger rocks, leaves and dried plants. Temperatures were maintained at 29°C.
(Summarised by: William Morgan)
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