Reproduction
Western hog-nosed snakes have been observed in copulation as early as February and March. They are oviparous, with females laying 4-23 elongate, thin-shelled eggs in June–August. The eggs take approximately 60 days to hatch. Hatchlings are 5–9 cm in length and reach sexual maturity after approximately two years (this is predominantly based on size, not so much age).
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