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11 MONTH OLD RATTLESNAKES MATING

Jesus Gonzalez

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This morning, I went to check in on my snakes and found the morulus locked. Has anyone experienced this with snakes this young? Have any young been produced as a result?
 

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The female does appear gravid, but nothing yet. She is still feeding on fuzzies weekly.
I post some pictures as soon as I can.
 
Let me know what you think...
I've been told because of her age, the young, if any may have defects..
 

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Why on earth are you keeping these together & allowing them to mate? Gee, don't you care about them? They are beautiful animals, but reproduction in such a young snake could result in her death, not just defective offspring, and at best will likely stunt her growth.
 
I've always kept my neonates together for the first year. Only separating them for feeding, and then permanently separating them for the winter and keeping them separate there after. This is the first time, in 23 years, this has happened. And truthfully, I am VERY STRESSED over this. I am well aware of the consequences. At this point I can only hope she survives.
 
Well, I hope she survives too, & I really hope you modify your practices. Years ago (when I kept many rattlesnakes) I made the mistake of keeping 2 together that seemed perfectly compatible: both were established captives (same gender) & they had plenty of space. But one day, one apparently fell asleep & suddenly awoke with the motion of the other...and responded accidentally as if the motion were that of nearby prey. The other snake was bit in the head & it died shortly thereafter. I felt horrible about that, & never again listened to anyone who told me they could be kept together. They rely on their instincts, & mistakes can be lethal.
 
I certainly have! I purchased additional tank, lights etc. and separated EVERYTHING. I was also keeping some same gender together in 50 gal tanks.
Its not worth the loss of any of my animals, or the stress for that matter.

Thanks Caro! I appreciate the feed back!
 
And thank YOU, Jesus, for being open to change and the courage to say so. I rescued & kept many rattlesnakes for some 20 years & really love them more than I can say without sounding sappy, lol. I think they have more intelligence & personality than most believe, but they do still make mistakes, & they're SO quick! All the best!
 
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