<p>The new enclosures feature naturalistic habitats for all the species that will be housed inhere. These enclosures are mainly targeted towards the housing and breeding of small and medium sized reptiles. The existing reptile enclosures were designed keeping in mind larger members like the Pythons and the King Cobras, which did not permit the housing of the smaller species. With this intention, these medium-sized enclosures were planned to exhibit the smaller reptilian species.<br /><br />With these new enclosures now lined up, Mysore Zoo plans to concentrate on exhibiting some of the smaller Indian species, and as well as some rare exotic species. The enclosures are designed and furnished in a way to match the natural habitat of individual species.<br /><br />The enclosures feature, natural plants and substrate, hiding places, temperature and humidity control through monitors and breeding facilities, designed specifically to meet the individual needs of the animals. <br /><br />At least six species of non-venomous and locally found snakes are on display in these enclosures. This provides a unique opportunity for the people to see these snakes up, close and personal! The interpretative signages also provide information on the basic biology and behaviour of the reptiles on exhibit. Mysore Zoo, in future, aims to provide the best possible care for these animals and also achieve good breeding success with all the species. The exotic reptiles housed here are rarely found in Indian zoos and upon successful breeding of these species; they can be used to initiate various animal exchange programs with other zoos in the country. The Mysore Zoo with this unique display hopes the visitors appreciation and their positive role in conservation of species.<br /><br />K B Markandaiah, executive director of the zoo said announced the recent breeding account of the Ball pythons. The female ball python recently laid 6eggs in its enclosure. The eggs were not taken care of by its mother, and are hence being incubated in an artificial incubator under controlled environmental conditions. The incubation period is around 2 months following which the eggs hatch. <br /><br />The exotic species that are on display are; Bronze-tree snake Green Iguanas: Normal and Red Mutant form, Banded racer snake Ball pythons: Three ornamental varieties, Common Trinket snake Corn Snake: Two ornamental varieties, Wolf snake Red Eared Slider Turtles, Common Vine snake, Red Sand Boa, Common Sand Boa, Cat snake and Star Tortoise.</p>
<p>The new enclosures feature naturalistic habitats for all the species that will be housed inhere. These enclosures are mainly targeted towards the housing and breeding of small and medium sized reptiles. The existing reptile enclosures were designed keeping in mind larger members like the Pythons and the King Cobras, which did not permit the housing of the smaller species. With this intention, these medium-sized enclosures were planned to exhibit the smaller reptilian species.<br /><br />With these new enclosures now lined up, Mysore Zoo plans to concentrate on exhibiting some of the smaller Indian species, and as well as some rare exotic species. The enclosures are designed and furnished in a way to match the natural habitat of individual species.<br /><br />The enclosures feature, natural plants and substrate, hiding places, temperature and humidity control through monitors and breeding facilities, designed specifically to meet the individual needs of the animals. <br /><br />At least six species of non-venomous and locally found snakes are on display in these enclosures. This provides a unique opportunity for the people to see these snakes up, close and personal! The interpretative signages also provide information on the basic biology and behaviour of the reptiles on exhibit. Mysore Zoo, in future, aims to provide the best possible care for these animals and also achieve good breeding success with all the species. The exotic reptiles housed here are rarely found in Indian zoos and upon successful breeding of these species; they can be used to initiate various animal exchange programs with other zoos in the country. The Mysore Zoo with this unique display hopes the visitors appreciation and their positive role in conservation of species.<br /><br />K B Markandaiah, executive director of the zoo said announced the recent breeding account of the Ball pythons. The female ball python recently laid 6eggs in its enclosure. The eggs were not taken care of by its mother, and are hence being incubated in an artificial incubator under controlled environmental conditions. The incubation period is around 2 months following which the eggs hatch. <br /><br />The exotic species that are on display are; Bronze-tree snake Green Iguanas: Normal and Red Mutant form, Banded racer snake Ball pythons: Three ornamental varieties, Common Trinket snake Corn Snake: Two ornamental varieties, Wolf snake Red Eared Slider Turtles, Common Vine snake, Red Sand Boa, Common Sand Boa, Cat snake and Star Tortoise.</p>
