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Natural History of the Sharp-tailed Snake, Contia tenuis, on the Gulf Islands, British Columbia (in Proc. Conference Biology & Management of Species and Habitats at Risk) Engelstoft, Christian
1999
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Abstract: During 3 field seasons, from 1996 to 1998, we studied the distribution, life history, and habitat use of the sharp-tailed snake on the southern Gulf Islands and southeastern Vancouver Island (Engelstoft and Ovaska 1997, 1998, 1999). Here, we present a summary and preliminary results of the study with emphasis on natural history of populations at 2 recapture sites on the Gulf Islands: near Magic Lake, North Pender Island (0.75 ha, 48°46’N, 123°18’W), and near Vesuvius, Saltspring Island (0.15 ha, 48°54’N, 123°35’W). Many aspects of the life history of the sharp-tailed snake, including the age at sexual maturity, timing of mating and oviposition, and frequency of reproduction by females, remain unknown. Seasonal movements and habitat use patterns also require further study. Filling these data gaps is important for management and for the protection of adequate habitats to ensure the persistence of the species in British Columbia.
 
Engelstoft, Christian, Ovaska, Kristiina. 1999. Natural History of the Sharp-tailed Snake, Contia tenuis, on the Gulf Islands, British Columbia (in Proc. Conference Biology & Management of Species and Habitats at Risk). Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks; University College of the Cariboo. Conference Biology & ManagementProceedings
 
Topic: Conservation & Management (Wildlife, Fish, Plant)
Keywords: Contia tenuis, Gulf Islands, sharp-tailed snake, size, growth, movements, Vancouver Island, habitat, prey,
ISSN:  Scientific Name: Contia tenuis
ISBN:  English Name: Sharp-tailed Snake
Other Identifier: University College of the Cariboo
 
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