Snakes are fascinating creatures with a unique life cycle. They belong to the reptile family and have a distinct way of reproducing. Unlike mammals, snakes lay eggs, and their young hatch outside of the mother's body. The life cycle of a snake can be divided into three stages: egg, juvenile, and adult. The first stage of a snake's life cycle is the egg stage. After mating, the female stores the male sperm in her oviduct for 1-2 months. After fertilization, the female snake lays large, soft, leather-like, white-colored eggs. The female snake is capable of producing and laying 10 to 15 fertilized eggs. The eggs are usually laid in shallow holes or under rocks, where they are protected from predators. The incubation period of the eggs varies depending on the species of snake and the environmental conditions. Snake Species Classification Snakes are classified into different families, subfamilies, genera, and species based on their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, … [Read more...]