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RE: Kings
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by Puma3 on February 1, 2008
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The jist of my original question, is, do snakes become more protective and territorial and thus, aggressive, during mating season and shortly after the reproductive process, as seen in birds?
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by Cro on February 1, 2008
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John, most snakes do not become more protective, territorial, or aggressive during mating season.
Breeding behavior in snakes is in no way similar to the antics and territoriality that is seen in birds.
In many snakes, we do see ritualistic combat dances between males during breeding season. These help the snakes determine dominance, and often the right to breed with a female. This ritual should not be considered aggression, but more of a contest.
When male snakes are involved in one of these combat dances, they often become so occupied that they can be approached very closly. Usually, the combat does not produce any injury to the snakes.
Best Regards JohnZ
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