I breed a male hypo and female snow,they have been in the same tank, they sleep on each other.She had her prelay shed 3 days ago.Should I remove him from her tank....I am new at this.
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Gravid and male live together
heather1974
Apr 08, 2009 04:01 PM
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draybar
Apr 08, 2009 07:06 PM
>>I breed a male hypo and female snow,they have been in the same tank, they sleep on each other.She had her prelay shed 3 days ago.Should I remove him from her tank....I am new at this.
yes, separate them
it could stress her to have him in there when she lays.
The only reason they lay together, anyway, is that area of the tank that has the temperature or cover they prefer. It's not because they like each other or enjoy each other's company.
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cherokee_reptile
Apr 08, 2009 07:54 PM
yes I would remove him. I have read that sometimes a male will try to hook up when the female is laying the eggs.
Tom
xblackheart
Apr 09, 2009 07:11 PM
there is no doubt. I agree with Draybar. You could stress the female to the point that she may eggbind. I, myself never keep the male with the female after they have mated a couple times so I can not confirm that possibility, but I would not risk it. I know that in nature females find a quiet place to lay, with no other snakes around.
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