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Ronaldo from Britain Becomes a Mother Again: Lonely Rainbow Snake Repeats Virgin Birth
A snake that gave birth to 14 offspring two years ago despite not having a partner has become a mother for the second time. Ronaldo the snake, initially thought to be male, gave birth to a litter of 12 offspring without mating, a rare phenomenon known as parthenogenesis or virgin birth.
TL;DR
- A Brazilian rainbow boa named Ronaldo gave birth to 12 offspring without a mate.
- This is the second time Ronaldo has reproduced via parthenogenesis, a rare phenomenon.
- Ronaldo previously gave birth to 14 offspring two years ago.
- The snake is 14 years old and was housed at a college in Portsmouth, UK.
- Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction where offspring develop from unfertilized eggs.