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=== Maternal Behaviour ===
=== Maternal Behaviour ===
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The Indian Python is the only reptile to exibit maternal behaviour. This can be achieved owing to her large body size.
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Indian Python
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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.
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