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Snake and Lizard Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:33, 25 July 2008
, 08:33, 25 July 2008→Maternal Behaviour
=== Maternal Behaviour ===
=== Maternal Behaviour ===
The Indian Python is the only reptile to exibit maternal behaviour. This can be achieved owing to her large body size.
* Generate a 7ºC increase in heat by spasmodic contractions of muscles as they coil around the eggs.
* Coil tightly around the egg mass to prevent heat loss from the eggs.
* Unlike mammalian shivering, the muscle contractions are coordinated.
* Metabolic rate of the mother increases 20-fold.
== Breeding Season ==
== Breeding Season ==