have terrarium in our country is not as many species of snakes.The most common variety is limited to several pythons, runners or Adders.But in the world there are many more reptiles, which are quite suitable for holding them in captivity.
One of the best candidates for this role is a California king snake banana.Latin name - L. getulus californiae banana.This is one of the most popular non-poisonous snakes, that may very well live and breed in captivity.
characterized by its incredible morphological variety: depending on the places of capture and the nature of the surrounding terrain, distinguish dozens of subspecies.
Features of behavior
Typically, California banana snake is diurnal.However, in hot and dry areas, these reptiles can move exclusively nocturnal activity.In the winter they hibernate.
feed on small invertebrates, rodents and other snakes.Not averse to attack and chicks.Like other royal snakes kill their prey by wrapping her around.The epithet "royal" snake had just the same for its ability to feed on other reptiles, including poisonous.In particular, this kind of attack can rattlesnake (born viper family).Naturally, they are not immune from the poisonous bites of his "lunch", but they have a sufficiently high immunity to them.
should be noted that such a method food banana snake used only when strongly hungry.Regularly and any meaningful way this diet is not.Moreover, in nature there are cases when the rattlesnake and describe our views coexist quite comfortably, settling under the same stone.To protect against attacks using a technique known to all naturalists, who have dealt with the Adders: letting the cloacal strongly smelling mush, they tend to get away from her abuser.
royal banana snake shedding up to six times a year.Notice the approach of molting easy, since in this period of her eyes swimming, becoming a "milk."Young animals shed more often.At this time, snakes need the rest, shelter and moisture.Because of the actual loss of vision they are very disoriented, do not go on the hunt.
common misconception that banana snake is viviparous species.This is not true.These reptiles reproduce by laying eggs.Type of fertilization - domestic.
Eggs are laid in the period from May to August, at 42-63 days after mating.Notice the approach of the promised hour is possible by looking at the behavior of females: it becomes more active, constantly selecting the right place for a laying.Typically, "born" not more than a dozen eggs, but there are cases when one nest was found and twenty pieces.
Zmeenyshi hatch after about two months, reaching a length of no more than ten centimeters.With good content and nutrition in adulthood they can grow up to one meter.
Especially this kind is suitable for novice breeders.The fact that California banana snake, which has photos in the article, it is non-aggressive and not particularly demanding on the conditions and feeding.
