yes, this is a documented occurrence with not just snakes but with humans as well. My advice, take the males out a couple weeks sooner and slowly, and go no higher that an ambient 70F and, of course, a warm spot upwards of 80-90F if at all possible.



I've invested in a relatively inexpensive microscope purchased at an educational/teacher's supply shop for about 60 bucks. I view the remaining sperm deposits for viable sperm under 10x power ona slide. Not only is it helpful to check, but it may also save from years of wasted time.
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Jerry Kruse

www.zonatas.com





And God said, "Let there be zonata subspecies for all to ponder..."

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• opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - Mckenzieriverrep, Tue Feb 2 22:47:06 2010
• RE: opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - DMong, Tue Feb 2 23:33:35 2010
• RE: opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - Jlassiter, Wed Feb 3 07:56:15 2010
• RE: opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - JKruse, Wed Feb 3 10:22:06 2010
• RE: opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - Mckenzieriverrep, Wed Feb 3 11:23:20 2010
• RE: opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - JKruse, Wed Feb 3 12:33:35 2010
• RE: opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - mckenzieriverrep, Wed Feb 3 13:45:00 2010
• no...... - JKruse, Wed Feb 3 15:43:12 2010
• RE: no...... - mckenzieriverrep, Wed Feb 3 23:23:21 2010
• I'm curious... - eksnek, Wed Feb 3 17:53:33 2010
• RE: I'm curious... - JKruse, Wed Feb 3 18:16:54 2010
• RE: I'm curious... - Bluerosy, Thu Feb 4 12:59:27 2010
• I see wild Cal kings do .. - markg, Wed Feb 3 15:12:40 2010
• RE: I see wild Cal kings do .. - mckenzieriverrep, Wed Feb 3 15:21:55 2010
• RE: I see wild Cal kings do .. - markg, Thu Feb 4 14:32:12 2010
• RE: opinions: heat kills viable male sperm? - Bluerosy, Wed Feb 3 15:13:56 2010