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Snake and Lizard Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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=== 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.
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.
* 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.
* Coil tightly around the egg mass to prevent heat loss from the eggs.