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Most snakes leave their eggs as soon as they are laid. The biggest exception to this rule is a few species of pythons. Pythons are cold-blooded, but they tightly wrap themselves around their eggs to protect them and keep them warm. How can a cold-blooded animal keep eggs warm? Some have a rare trait that allows them to shiver, and thereby raise the temperature of the eggs inside the nest.
Most snakes leave their eggs as soon as they are laid. The biggest exception to this rule is a few species of pythons. Pythons are cold-blooded, but they tightly wrap themselves around their eggs to protect them and keep them warm. How can a cold-blooded animal keep eggs warm? Some have a rare trait that allows them to shiver, and thereby raise the temperature of the eggs inside the nest.
