Re: Sexual dimorphism in size in E. obsoleta?

Posted by dg on September 02, 2001 at 13:49:46:

In Reply to: Sexual dimorphism in size in E. obsoleta? posted by Denise Loving on September 01, 2001 at 18:08:13:

:if there is in general a noticeable difference in size between male and female E. obsoleta. I know in Pituophis and Lampropeltis the largest specimens I've seen have been female

>>>>>In my experience, males are almost always larger then their female counterparts. This is probably due to the fact that females are required to devote a portion of their caloric intake to producing eggs. Females that are bred early on in life (2 - 3 years) tend to be smaller than females that are not bred until they are 4-5 years old or older.

Personally I have never seen a female obsoleta over 6' long. I am sure there are big females out there, but all the large snakes I have seen were males. Both in the wild and in captivity.

In general, males also tend to be larger in the species that engage in "combat" mating rituals, as obsoleta do.

Take care,
dg

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: :if there is in general a noticeable difference in size between male and female E. obsoleta. I know in Pituophis and Lampropeltis the largest specimens I've seen have been female : >>>>>In my experience, males are almost always larger then their female counterparts. This is probably due to the fact that females are required to devote a portion of their caloric intake to producing eggs. Females that are bred early on in life (2 - 3 years) tend to be smaller than females that are not bred until they are 4-5 years old or older. : Personally I have never seen a female obsoleta over 6' long. I am sure there are big females out there, but all the large snakes I have seen were males. Both in the wild and in captivity. : In general, males also tend to be larger in the species that engage in "combat" mating rituals, as obsoleta do. : Take care, : dg

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