Elaphe carinata hatching method

Abstract

The invention relates to an elaphe carinata hatching method. The method comprises the following steps: (1) preparing vermiculite; (2) laying a layer of vermiculite treated in the step (1) in a foam chamber, wherein the laying thickness is controlled to be 30-30 centimeters; (3) transversely and gently placing elaphe carinata eggs on the laid vermiculite, wherein the elaphe carinata eggs cannot be placed vertically, otherwise, normal hatching rate can be affected, and snakelets can even die in the eggs; (4) laying a layer of vermiculite on the elaphe carinata eggs laid in the step (3); (5) covering a chamber opening of the foam chamber by using a screen mesh, and fastening through strings to prevent mosquitoes, flies, ants and the like from damaging the elaphe carinata eggs; and (6) turning over the elaphe carinata eggs artificially at time intervals of 10 days until all the elaphe carinata eggs are hatched. The elaphe carinata hatching method has the advantages of reasonable step arrangement, convenience in operation and use and the like; and hatching rate of the elaphe carinata can be improved, so that smooth reproduction of the elaphe carinata is guaranteed.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of snake breeding, in particular to a brocade hatching method. Background technique [0002] The king snake reproduces by laying eggs, and the peak period of spawning is from the end of June to the middle of July every year, and each laying eggs ranges from 5 to 15. The newly laid eggs have mucus on the surface, and often several stick together. When you break open the egg, you will find that there is no distinction between yolk and egg white in the egg, and they are all light yellow jelly-like substances. The eggs of the king snake are relatively large, round or oval, and milky white. Each egg weighs about 40-55 grams, and the small eggs also have 30-38 grams. The incubation period is about 40-45 days. According to observations, after the king snake lays eggs, it lays on the eggs, and it seems to have egg protection behavior, but the artificial breeding of king snakes still pays attention to artificial ha...

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Problems solved by technology

At present, the yellow sand hatching method is mostly used, that is, after the snake eggs are taken out manually, the snake eggs are buried in the yellow sand, and the eggs are turned every two days. Since the snake eggs are easily damaged during the egg turning process, the hatching rate is relatively low. Low