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FR
at Mon Apr 30 14:32:02 2012 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by FR ]
There is, and I have brought that up many times.
There are more then simple nest types envolved, you have individual behavior and learned behavior.
In most cases what these animals do is a combination of inherest and learned behavior. In this case, they have instints that guide them to nest in certain type areas. Then learned behavior based on where THEY hatched and what works.
for instance, we tested nests year after year. We found then had a preference for a nest they already used, over one they never used before. Even if precieved conditions were better in the new nest.
Also depth darkness and feel, as well as humidity and temps are very very important.
And yes, we had kings commonly lay the day after shedding to five days post shed.
When they did that, they lost very little weight and regained water loss very very quickly. Cheers
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RE: 37-Year Old California Kingsnake - FR, Mon Apr 30 14:32:02 2012