Reproduction
They are an oviparous species in which eggs are laid from June to August and hatch in 2 to 2.5 months.
In captive breeding, the snake goes through a winter brumation period to improve breeding success. The clutches average 12-14 eggs and hatch in the same time period as in the wild.
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