What characterizes the maternal care provided by the female Naja nigricincta after laying eggs?
Answer
The female usually abandons them
The reproductive strategy of *Naja nigricincta*, typical of many oviparous snake species, does not include extended maternal care. After successfully laying a clutch of eggs, which generally consists of 10 to 15 eggs varying based on the female's health, the mother typically deserts the nest site. This means there is no characteristic maternal incubation period where the female tends to or protects the eggs. The young snakes are born fully equipped with the innate ability to spit venom, although they are physically miniature versions of the adults and their venom delivery capabilities are inferior to those of mature individuals.
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