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Man oh man it's been a very good start just 4 weeks out of brumation!

In total we've had several breedings of each noted below, beginning with most recent. Unfortunatly i haven't been able to catch all of them "in the act", but evidence of copulation was certainly a good-enough parting gift:

SANTA ANA zonata pulchra:

BLACK & WHITE (anery) x hetero zonata multicincta:

pair 1:

pair 2:

Santa Cruz zonata multifasciata:

Juarez zonata agalma:

Bass Lake zonata multicincta:

San Jacinto parvirubra:

Napa County zonata zonata:

Hopefully there may be several more localities of ssp that may (or may not) go this year. Cool temps, lotsa food, and patience......
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Great Job Jerry....
Awesome Pics.....
Hope you get some fertile eggs....
I can't wait to see what hatches..
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...
www.coastalbendcaptivebreeding.com

Thank you John. And yeah, it's a slow start but good things really are happening here. I just don't believe in rushing zonata, as I've found diligent patience to work best. They're not you're average snake, but worth the efforts.

Now to begin setting up incubators soon in preparation for the good stuff.

I like your site John..... it's come a long way over time. Great job.
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Just before heading off to bed I heard tail whipping and all kindsa nasty goodness........didnt want to disturb too much, but the remaining residue indicates and successful lock-up......now to catch the others in the act........

Bass Lake zonata multicincta:

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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

looking at the pic of the parents , you should produce some even more exceptional Bass lakes this year.

I am always down for a trade should you decide to want some higher end Floridana. With as many snakes as i have right now, I just don't do cash deals any longer.
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www.Bluerosy.com

Very cool Jerry!,......glad good things are happening for ya!

Great looking specimen's I might add as well!!!!!!!!

~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing"

my website -serpentinespecialties.webs.com

Nice Job Jerry! I'm still planning on picking a few up from you this year, and it seems like a good year. I should have yours ready as well. The intergrades are easy to get started, so it will be sooner than later.

How many Z's do you have now? Breeders?

Have you ever noticed violent breeding behaviors? Like a female scrambling to get away and lots of bitting? i put two together yesterday and watched them for nearly half hour. They are either Kind of kinky...Or maybe just both male? lol

I'm keeping mine much cooler this year and the results are fantastic. I have a few females that should be laying in a month or so...Should be a good season. IT'S MAY!

Hey man, great to hear you're having a better year. Indeed, the cooler temps DO help. I'v spoken to several guys, a couple of them prominent figures in our herp community, and utilization of warmer temps ruined their production for the year (unfortunately). Again we have to think about where these snakes come from.......when I recently visited California, there was a marked difference in air temperature and quality when I was up in the mountains. If not for the sun, I really would've frozen my ass off up there. Thermoregulation is key but not a constant factor, as it's a temporary means to an end save for the somewhat-stabilized temps in their fossorial haunts (i.e. within the outcrops on the mountains or in the rodent burrows/tree root canals in the more riparian areas). I swear by room temperatures with a small warm spot between 85 - 95F for thermoregulatory purposes, along with some effort towards photoperiod adjustments.

Also, check your email........
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Jerry Kruse
www.zonatas.com

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

Good to hear from you too!

Yep, the lower temps are helping out quite a bit. I can keep the room at like 55-60, they are in a separate biulding.

It sounds like you did some serious observing on your trip. The nights get so cold, especially this time of year. But ya know it's really refreshing waking up in the cold brisk morning and having nothing to do except herp. haha

Oh your message didn't go through. I'll drop you a message.