cheapthrillz
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Yesterday I struck it lucky and found 2 Black Snakes in the act of mating. I found them at it at 10.30 am and was able to check on them often throughout the day. The action started out quite vigorous interspersed with periods of rest. After an hour or so they retreated to just outside of the concrete slab that they have been camping under during Winter. There they stayed connected all day! Even after sundown, one of them seemed to be stuck just on the outside. It is impossible to see whether they were still 'attached' but I presume so.
I have been monitoring 10 Black Snakes this Winter. They sun themselves in more or less in the same places every day. About a week ago I noticed they were starting to move around. Today was the first evidence that the mating season has started. I also spotted a very large one cruising down by the dam. It was larger than any I have been watching so presumably a male. Lots more action to come in the next few weeks I hope!
Ever since I uploaded the videos of Black Snakes fighting, people have been suggesting that they were mating not fighting. It is so nice to finally have good footage of mating and you will see the action is very different and much longer lasting.
You need to keep watching it, it get better.
Red-Bellied Black Snakes Mating - 2011-09-02 - YouTube
I have been monitoring 10 Black Snakes this Winter. They sun themselves in more or less in the same places every day. About a week ago I noticed they were starting to move around. Today was the first evidence that the mating season has started. I also spotted a very large one cruising down by the dam. It was larger than any I have been watching so presumably a male. Lots more action to come in the next few weeks I hope!
Ever since I uploaded the videos of Black Snakes fighting, people have been suggesting that they were mating not fighting. It is so nice to finally have good footage of mating and you will see the action is very different and much longer lasting.
You need to keep watching it, it get better.
Red-Bellied Black Snakes Mating - 2011-09-02 - YouTube