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How long does actual mating last?

reptileszz Jun 07, 2003 09:57 AM

Hi there, I have 2 w. hognoses that are mating as we speak. Like an idiot I disturbed them accidentally. It was feeding time and they were both behind something in the cage. I hooked one to take it out for feeding and got both of them ATTACHED! This was about 15 min ago. How long does breeding last? Does anyone know? He looks stuck in there and there is a huge bulge in her. I am only a little concerned as since I disturbed them and dragged them out could he have gotten twisted and stuck?

I am not new to breeding snakes. I have been breeding corns for years but have never been home to actually witness the breeding so am just unsure how long this goes on.

Thanks,
Carole
Reptilecare

Replies (1)

jimfmcdonald Jun 07, 2003 11:57 PM

sometimes it only takes 15 min and sometimes it lasts for a hour or more . the bulge in her is just his manhood swelling up to keep her from getting away.

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