How do snakes birth?

Snakes birth in one of three ways: oviparity (laying eggs), viviparity (live birth), or ovoviviparity (eggs hatch internally).

Oviparity (Egg-Laying)

Some snake species are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs.
The female snake deposits her eggs in a safe location, such as under a rock, in a decaying log, or in a nest she has constructed.
The eggs are typically leathery and can vary in size and number depending on the species.
The eggs are then incubated by the environment or, in some cases, by the mother snake.
The baby snakes develop inside the eggs, nourished by the yolk, and eventually hatch.
Example: Pythons are known for their maternal incubation, coiling around their eggs to keep them warm.

Viviparity (Live Birth)

Other snake species are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young.
In viviparous snakes, the embryos develop inside the mother's body.
The developing snakes receive nutrients and oxygen from the mother through a placenta-like structure, similar to mammals.
The gestation period varies depending on the species.
The female snake gives birth to fully developed baby snakes.
Example: Garter snakes are a common example of viviparous snakes.

Ovoviviparity (Internal Egg Hatching)

Ovoviviparity is a mix of oviparity and viviparity.
The female snake develops eggs internally within her oviduct.
The developing snakes are nourished by the yolk within the egg.
Unlike viviparous snakes, there is no placental connection to the mother.
The eggs hatch inside the mother's body, and she then gives birth to live young.
Essentially, the eggs are incubated internally until they hatch.
Example: Some boa species exhibit ovoviviparity. The snake will lay eggs and hold them internally within the oviduct until they are ready to hatch and be released into the world as fully developed baby snakes.

In summary, a snake's birthing process is determined by its species, with some laying eggs, some giving live birth, and some employing a hybrid method of internal egg hatching before live birth.