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Breeding of colubrid snakes: I breed a wide variety of colubreed snakes such as Elaphe, Pituophis and lampropeltis.   Stimulation: For stimulation of the breeding cycles I use a summer/winter period. In summer I give my snake 16 hours of artificial light. At 1 November I stop feeding my snakes. At 1 December put all the artificial light out and cool the animals too 10-15 Celcius. Keep always a bowl of fresh water in holding container. On March 1st, 13 hours of cage or room light per day increasing 20 minutes per week thereafter ending at 16 hours of cage or room light per day on April 30th. No sunlight is allowed into the room. Specimens that respond well to feeding will usually shed soon after March 1st. For Elaphe and Lampropeltis species, the first shed usually occurs between March 20th-31st. For Pituophis, the first shed normally occurs between March 23rd-April 4th. Although these shed dates don't apply to every specimen, there seems to be a trend toward this occurrence. The first shed gives the keeper an idea as to how close the females are to full follicle (unfertilized egg) development. Females appear to reach maximum reproductive receptivity from 3-14 days after this first shed. The easiest way to determine if a female is reproductively active is to introduce her into the male's cage. If, upon body contact with the male, the female violently flips her tail, bunches up her body, or constantly tries to stay away from the male, she probably is not ready. Another shedding occurs toward the end of pregnancy. Females will shed approximately 7-12 days prior to egg laying. This is an important cue in preparing a suitable egg-laying location and also for knowing approximately when the eggs will be laid.  
Incubation: Incubate the eggs in moist vermiculite in a small container at a temperature of 28 Celcius after2 months the eggs will hatch ( pituophis eggs need more time about 3 moths) Hatchlings: All the hatchling are kept in small container ( see picture ) with a small bowl. Containers are heated with a heating cable. Overheating is prevented with a thermostat ( maximum temperature in container will be 26 Celsius. Feeding of the hatch will start about 7 days after hatching. I feed mostly feed dead pinky’s ( from frozen stock).
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