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it is quite rare but some animals (mostly reptiles and amphibians) can conceive without the male, even scientists don't know why it happens. some of the animals are snakes lizards an reptiles. no known mammal has done this, no known bird has done either, however there has been cases of natural sex change in birds and mammals.
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∙ 12y agoYes, snakes can lay unfertilized eggs. They are known as slugs and some females will produce them every year even if they aren't bred. As long as she has safely passed them, I wouldn't worry about it. The eggs will not be fertile and you can safely throw them away. Be aware she might do this next year and you might want to provide a nest box for her so that she doesn't retain eggs looking for a suitable nest spot. Many times the female will ovulate and then reabsorb the eggs so next year she may or may not lay them.
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How many eggs can a corn snake lay?
The average is 30-35 but they can lay up to sixty !
Where does a corn snake carry their egg?
They don't carry their eggs, when it comes time they lay their eggs.
How long does it take for a corn snake to lay its eggs?
It takes around 60 days from conception to laying eggs.
How can a corn snake laid eggs and it has never been in -contact with another snake how is this possible?
Some snakes and lizards lay eggs even if they've not been mated. These eggs will be infertile.
Do armadillos lay fertilized eggs?
no
Can female frogs lay eggs without a male?
When the bearded dragons go through intercourse, the eggs are fertilized inside of the female already. So when the female lays the eggs, they are already fertilized.
Do reptiles lay eggs?
Most reptiles lay eggs, but some species do not. An couple of examples of the latter would be the garter snake or all boas and all vipers. The eggs are fertilized inside the mother then hatch inside the mother then are born alive.
Do corn snakes lay eggs?
This statement about all snakes lay eggs is incorrect. Actually there are a few species of snakes that do not lay eggs.. Example, my Columbian Boa's do not lay eggs.. My Boa gives birth to live baby snakes... A lot of snakes lay eggs, but no all of them. As for the Corn Snakes, Yes they do lay eggs. I have had several corn snakes, and they do lay eggs.
How does a cod reproduce?
They lay eggs which are then fertilized
Do retiles lay eggs?
Most reptiles lay eggs, but some species do not. An couple of examples of the latter would be the garter snake or all boas and all vipers. The eggs are fertilized inside the mother then hatch inside the mother then are born alive.
Does a flounder lay its eggs in water?
Yes. Flounder lay thousands of eggs, and are fertilized by the males.
Can corn snakes become egg bound?
corn snakes lay their eggs in their home or if you have them for pets they lay their eggs inside their hide
