>>Parthenogenesis produces only males? I did not know that. How does that help the species procreate then? It seems to me that, and I am no expert, there is at least one species of lizard that is exclusively Parthenogenic or am I just ignorant of the facts? It wouldn't be the first time or the last.
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There are two types of parthenogensis.. the type everyone tends to be familiar with that produces all females and the other (automictic parthenogenesis) which produces all males. Here is a good article: http://home.pcisys.net/~dlblanc/articles/Parthenogenesis.php


I have an abberant patterned eastern kingsnake that hatched this summer that is likely the product of parthenogensis. The mother hadn't been with a male for 7 years (possibly longer), but laid a viable clutch this year. 10 eggs were laid, 6 were good, but ultimately only 1 made it to hatching (female).


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