Snakes That Give Live Birth

These snakes are native to portions of North and Central America Europe Asia and Africa.

Snakes that give live birth. Snakes that lay eggs are known as Oviparous other snakes that give live birth are known as Ovoviviparous. It is worth noting however that some belong in a special category. There are three relevant categories.

There are different types of snakes that give live birth. The babies begin to move after they are born and most of them are independent. Captured video of them giving birth.

Several species or groups of species of snakes are considered live bearers. The only exception to this is the genus Laticauda. Many of these species live near water and some are found in areas with relatively cool climates.

These types of snakes generally live in colder climates where it would be hard for eggs to stay warm during incubation. Some examples of viviparous snakes include green anacondas and boa constrictors. In fact they are ovoviviparous reproducers.

Behold the wonders of nature. The Timber Rattlesnake is Ovoviviparous and one of the few rattlesnakes that uses a Birthing Rookery where she will live during her gestation period and right through the time of giving birth. Sea Snakes Sea snakes are a group of highly venomous snakes belonging to the subfamily Hydrophiinae.

They keep their eggs inside of their bodies until they hatch. They also belong to the colubrid family. Snakes and reptiles that give birth to live young are called viviparous.