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 Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question

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Guenter Leitenbauer
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Hi!

My L. zonatas are now about one year old, 50cm long and do very well.
I never saw them in any interaction - in fact, they usually kept a way from each other.
Yesterday the male wrapped around the female for about 30 minutes and it looked like a copulation play for me.

My question:
Is this just a playing of juveniles or are Lampropeltis with an age of a bit more than a year already mature?

Surely another stupid question from me but You all are now quite familiar with my questions, I guess Very Happy

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PostSubject: Re: Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question   Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question Icon_minitimeSun 16 Aug - 16:47

Hmmm ... nobody an idea?
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There are several species of Lampropeltis which sexual maturity is at least 1 1/2 year.
So it could be...
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It could be - but I dont think so...

All my Lampropeltis sp. where care in small groups together since they were about 40 cm long but I dont saw copulations under a length of 70 cm...
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PostSubject: Re: Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question   Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question Icon_minitimeMon 17 Aug - 15:37

Hi Günter

This could be, but because of their age they won't give you some babys this time ( otherwise it would be very unusual at this age)

But it is a good sign for the next year Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question   Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question Icon_minitimeMon 17 Aug - 16:22

It would be unusual at this time of the year too, Guenter.
Lampropeltis zonata are mating in march or april, depositing their eggs in may ore june, and usually only after a cold hibernation.
If you want to try it next year, hibernate your couple with temperatures of about 10 degrees for at least 3 months (december - february).
I'm breeding L. zonata the first time at the age of three years, earlier breeding with small-sized females under 60 cm isn't a good idea - you could risk the life of your female.

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PostSubject: Re: Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question   Lampropeltis zonata pulchra - a question Icon_minitimeMon 17 Aug - 17:34

Thanks Peter!

In fact I do not want to breed at this time, I was just surprised from the behaviour of the snakes. maybe they are practising Very Happy

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