Most species of snakes lay eggs, most of which abandon them shortly after laying. About 70% of snake species lay eggs. A few species actually construct nests and stay in the vicinity of the eggs, sometimes coiling around the eggs to create heat to incubate them.
Some species of snakes retain the eggs until almost ready to hatch and lay them shortly before hatching begins. However, there are a few species of snakes that nourish their young with a placenta in addition to the yolk sac, with is highly unusual. Snakes of these species include rattlesnakes, copperheads, water snakes, and garter snakes.
yes
Most snakes lay eggs but some snakes are Ovoviviparous meaning the give birth.
Most snakes lay eggs although anacondas give birth to live young. Some snakes lay eggs and some give live birth. All boas give live birth, as well as some garter snakes. There may be a few others, but I cannot recall.
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.
No, male snakes cannot lay eggs. Only female snakes have the reproductive organs necessary to lay eggs. Male snakes fertilize the eggs through copulation with a female snake.
females do, the male just protects the egg.
Most snakes lay eggs but some snakes are Ovoviviparous meaning the give birth.
all snakes lay eggs
Most snakes lay eggs although anacondas give birth to live young. Some snakes lay eggs and some give live birth. All boas give live birth, as well as some garter snakes. There may be a few others, but I cannot recall.
Yes, most snakes are oviparous, meaning they lay amniotic eggs. These eggs are enclosed within a shell that allows for gas exchange and protects the developing embryo.
Both - It depends on the species. Most snakes lay eggs, but some (like Boa constrictors and Garter Snakes) give birth to baby snakes.
yes most do but not all.
they 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.
all snakes lay eggs NO - All snakes don't lay eggs! Cottonmouths give birth to live young. They don't lay eggs!
Most Reptiles lay eggs
Snakes can lay eggs or give birth, depending on the species. Some snakes lay eggs, while others give birth to live young.
Ribbon snakes don't lay eggs - they 'give birth' to live babies.