Male size and combat

Posted by WW on May 16, 2002 at 07:05:50:

In Reply to: King Brown Male Punch ups posted by Raymond Hoser on May 16, 2002 at 06:26:27:

There are exceptions to the rule that in snakes with combat, males are larger. Vipera berus is one that springs to mind. It simply depends on the different selective pressures on the two sexes.

Cheers,
Wolfgang

Follow Ups:

• Agreed - No Post Raymond Hoser 05/17/02 (0)
• Agreed... Jeremy 05/16/02 (2)
  • How could I forget... WW 05/16/02 (1)
    • Hmmm??... Jeremy 05/16/02 (0)
• Re: Male size and combat Richard Mastenbroek 05/16/02 (2)
  • Hello Richard, Derek K. 05/16/02 (1)
    • Re: Hello Richard, Richard Mastenbroek 05/17/02 (0)

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: There are exceptions to the rule that in snakes with combat, males are larger. Vipera berus is one that springs to mind. It simply depends on the different selective pressures on the two sexes. : Cheers, : Wolfgang

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Taxonomy Forum ]

kingsnake.com | NRAAC.ORG | ReptileBusinessGuide.com | ReptileShowGuide.com | ReptileShows.mobi | Connected By Cars | DesertRunner.org AprilFirstBioEngineering | GunHobbyist.com | GunShowGuide.com | GunShows.mobi | GunBusinessGuide.com | club kingsnake | live stage magazine pool banner - advertise here advertise here advertise here kingsnake.com® is a registered trademark© 1997-     - this site optimized for 1024x768 resolution -