T. eques cuitzeoensis behaviour

[chris-uk]

Behaviour observation number 3 -
I came downstairs this morning to find the two of them twisted together. I could see the tail ends and they look like the were twisted all the way to their heads, it was hard to tell as their temporary RUB is slightly opaque and the room was still dim. I snapped a couple of pics from my phone as it was in my pocket, but they really aren't clear.

Two snakes twisted together... Means what I think it does, right? Or at least they're trying.

[chris-uk]

Steve thanks for the link to that article, I've been meaning to track down that paper.

[hjelte]

After reading through that article, I´d get those snakes a lake if I were you
No wonder they spend time in their waterbowls! Really nice read, props to Steve!

[guidofatherof5]

I found this info. also.

Steven Bol Gartersnakes

Thamnophis eques cuitzeoensis | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I found this very interesting information in the Steven Bol's link above.

"When fed with life fish one should be able to observe a unique hunting technique (that I have personally never witnessed) which the snakes use in the wild (Conant, 2003). The snakes float in a single looped position, head submersed near the tail. They wiggle their tales as a lure to attract fish"

[chris-uk]

Steven Bol was the breeder for our pair, so we've had a good read on his website. I've just emailed him to clarify the parentage of our two, as the way I'm reading his breeding certificate our female's parents were brother/sister, so I'm just trying to clarify that, and get a bit more information from him about the breeding habits of these guys (they've been intertwined at least 3 times today).

[kibakiba]

The twisting would be the end of the courtship, he likely chased her around the tank a few laps and now he's trying to persuade her to do the dirty with him, or they could be doing it right before your eyes... Give them more privacy!


If she drags him around the tank, you know they've done it and that's usually when they're done... It's probably the most painful part of a garters courtship.... Ouch!

[guidofatherof5]

To watch the drag factor part of their mating makes me think more then "Ouch"
Talk about taking one for the team.

[PINJOHN]

To watch the drag factor part of their mating makes me think more then "Ouch"
Talk about taking one for the team.

remember this one, i think it covers the situation at hand

said a garter to one of his dates
at sex you are up with the greats
but it has to be said
that my face is still red
since you dragged me past all of my mates

[RedSidedSPR]

Awesome im lovin these guys!

[kibakiba]

Well, I'm not a male so I can't think anything more than ouch. Wouldn't know what that's like.... But I cant imagine I'd like to carry all that extra weight behind me from there...