Snakelets are new slithery attraction at VOC
A green vine snake laid 18 baby snakes at the VOC Zoological Park in Coimbatore. (Photo: Vignesh.B)
Coimbatore: Eighteen baby green vine snakes are the new, slithery attractions at the VOC zoological park in Coimbatore.
VOC zoological park director K. Ashokan said the snake, which is aged around five years, gave birth to 18 baby snakes after a gestation period of six months.
"The young ones will be let into the forest cover near Madukkarai in a few more days. Last year, too, a green vine snake gave birth to 18 babies. These snakes normally live up to 18 years under captivity," he said. As of now, the zoo has a total of 95 snakes ranging from python, cobra, krait, Russell's viper and others.
"The number of snakes have increased from just six in 2011 to 95 now, due to better feed management and personal care," he said.
( Source : dc correspondent )
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