While there are snakes that have been shown to be territorial in an ecological context, such as Taiwanese kukrisnakes which defend sea turtle nests (citation below), territoriality in a sexual selection context has never been demonstrated in a snake. Until now. Jonno Webb has been studying broadheaded and small-eyed snakes in Morton National Park, . . . → Read More: Territoriality in a snake
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 Comments are closed  Lab news, Publications, Small-eyed snake  behaviour, Cryptophis nigrescens, Elapidae, Jonathan Webb, Lizard Lab, Mitch Scott, residency, Rick Shine, small-eyed snake, territory by Mitch Scott The Lizard Lab has experienced a first this past year, with an honours project on the chemical communication in snakes, wrapping up this past April. The project has generated some excitement, both positive and slightly hesitant, with lizard enthusiasts coming to terms with the unusual lack of limbs. But with the . . . → Read More: Small-eyed snakes and their aromatic social life Comments are closed Behaviour, Lab news, Sexual selection Cryptophis nigrescens, fight, Jonno Webb, male contests, Mitch Scott, pheromone, Rick Shine, small-eyed snake, snake |
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