Indian cobras are oviparous and usually lays between 10 and 30 eggs in rat holes or termite mounds and the eggs hatch 48 to 69 days later.

How Snakes Reproduce?

There are three distinct methods of a snake’s reproduction method. They all vary depending on the snake species.

They include: Oviparous, Viviparus, Ovoviviparous

Oviparous Snakes

70% of snakes are oviparous, which means they lay eggs and require incubation post-laying for the gestation to be completed. The female lays eggs underground, as this acts as a natural incubator. In most cases, female will abandon the eggs.

The easiest way to differentiate between a snake egg and bird egg is to note the texture and hardness of the shell. Bird eggs are hard, as we know. On the other hand, snake eggs are slightly soft with some leathery texture. This leathery, soft shell of a snake egg decreases the risk of survival significantly. This means that snake eggs need to be handled gentle and for a short time.

Most snake eggs are oblong. Snake egg size differs according to the type of snake. It also changes throughout the incubation period as the egg grows alongside the embryo. As the egg draws in water, it increases in size and continues to grow until the snake hatches. The size of a snake egg can be anywhere from 1 inch to the massive 4 to 5-inch python eggs.