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by TexasCobra on October 26, 2004
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I have kept hots for a long time. (over 7 years now). I havent ever even tryd breeding thoe and was wondering some info on breeding cobras. I am kinda scard to try but i have some speaces i want to breed. Can anyone give me a heads up on this?
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James H.
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Anonymous post on November 11, 2004
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1 male cobra
1 female cobra
1 additional male (optional)
Mix well
In November, introduce the male to the female at 3 day intervals. Do not cease introductions until you KNOW the snake is gravid. Be mindful of your female sheds. 3 are important. The exact time of conception is difficult to calculate; however, you can get a good idea.
The pre-ovulation shed - usually a shed that occurs on or about the beginning of the season. Males should be introduced after this period-JUST DO IT IN NOVEMBER.
Ovulation shed-usually seen a short period (a couple of weeks) after the pre-ovulation shed. Keep the male introduced. His presence is highly critical at this time.
Pre Egg Laying Shed. She will shed a few days to 1 week before she lays.
(Optional, but not required)Increase your chances at fecundity and fertility. Try using an additional male.
(Optional, but not required) In November lower Daytime temps to 78-80 and 70-72 at night.
(Optional, but not required)Reduce light levels 14 off 10 on
(Optional, but not required) Mist the enclosures upon introducing the male
Incubate @ 84F and they should hatch 55-75days. The norm being around 60 days. Once eggs are laid. Do not pull any apart that are stuck together. Do not rotate the eggs either. It doesn't take long for the embryo to polarize and rotating it will kill them. The eggs should be incubated on vermiculite or spagnum moss. It's up to you. Each person prefers on or the other based on their interests. I like the moss. Both substrates should be 1:1 water/weight. Get the substrate wet, squeeze it in your hand. Water SHOULD NOT DRIP from your hand. Place a water bowl inside the incubator for humidity in addition to a small spray bottle. By placing the bottle inside the incubator, you are misting water that is the same temp as the eggs and substrate inside the incubator. Mist every other day, don't spray the eggs directly. The incubator is like a little oven cooking breads. When you open it, the temp fluctuates and drops. Open it every other day to perform misting. This also ensures fresh air circulation.
Naja aren't difficult to breed. Make sure you have healthy snakes. That is the key to breeding anything. Your chances will be better at reproducing if your female is heavy. The extra stored nutrients are necessary for follicular formation and embryo nourishment. Overweight males tend to make less opportunistic breeders.
Until then kids, I'll be lurking in the shadows to answer all your basic venomous reptile husbandry needs.
-The Phantom
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