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Parthenogenesis of Trimeresurus albolabris

Carmichael Mar 25, 2004 02:43 PM

I had a very interesting event happen at the wildlife center that I am curator of. We received a female White-lipped Viper several months ago. Prior to coming to our facility, this animal had been raised as a neonate by a private venomous keeper and according to his records, this animal is four years old. Two days ago, much to my shock as I was servicing the enclosure, I noticed several baby vipers crawl on to my arm (quite alarming as I had no indication that she was pregnant; plus, I knew this animal had never been bred before). She ended up delivering 7 babies and a dozen slugs. Does anyone else have any information on parthenogenesis of this species? I know it is a rare event among squamates (actually, vertebrates as a whole). Any thoughts?

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
1401 Middlefork Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-615-4388

Replies (1)

meretseger Mar 25, 2004 11:25 PM

Wow, you should try to get them tested to prove they're genetically identical. Parthenogenesis has been proven in a timber rattler (saw it on TV) and a burmese python, and of course the flowerpot snake. That's cool!
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