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Crotalus abyssus breeding behavior
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by Rob_Carmichael on April 20, 2007
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My office desk sits right behind one of our main banks of rattlesnake exhibits. We have recently pulled our rattlers from brumation and hope breed eastern 'saugas, C. concolors and C. abyssus this year. I heard a "lazy" rattle noise coming from the abyssus exhibit so I took a look. The female was completely still but was using her tail/rattler almost like a caudal lure display. Instead, I think somehow she was trying to get the attention of the male who right now, seems utterly clueless. I am tempted to throw a male in there and let a little tussle remind this boy what he's supposed to do (he's a bright pink/red individual so I am hoping to get some of his bloodlines going).
Has anyone else seen this sort of "caudal luring" to attract a mate in their rattlesnakes?
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
www.thegrassisrattling.com
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RE: Crotalus abyssus breeding behavior
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by Cro on April 20, 2007
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Rob, I have seen that luring behavior on several occasions in my female Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnakes.
I am hoping to set up a video camera soon and try to capture some footage of the behavior.
Best Regards JohnZ
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