Reproduction Bothrops asper



young terciopelo on couch @ hotel, el gringo perdido, el remate, guatemala


the timing of reproductive cycle , litter size of species vary according location: in parts of costa rica, example, more prolific in others. reproduction highly seasonal , in costa rica, reproductive cycles tightly related rainfall patterns. timing of breeding differs between populations in caribbean , pacific lowlands. on pacific side, mating took place between september , november, females giving birth between april , june. average number of offspring 18.6 (five 40) in population. neonates ranged in total length 28 34.6 centimeters (11.0 13.6 in) , in weight 6.7 13.1 grams (0.24 0.46 oz). on atlantic side, mating observed in march, , births occurred between september , november. average number of offspring 41.1 (14–86), whereas total length of neonates ranged 27 36.5 centimeters (10.6 14.4 in), , weighed 6.1 20.2 grams (0.22 0.71 oz). in both populations, gestation time ranged 6 8 months, , size of litter correlated size of female. species considered prolific of snakes in americas.


male-male combat in species has not been observed. females mate more 1 male during mating season. mating includes series of movements of male, chases accepting female. female stops movement , extends posture mate. not known whether species exhibits annual or biannual reproduction.








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