Effects of sex and season (breeding and non-breeding) on microhabitat selection in Stejneger's bamboo pitviper (Viridovipera stejnegeri).

ABSTRACT: Habitat quality and availability are crucial for the survival and reproduction of animal species. Intraspecific and seasonal differences in habitat selection reflect adaptations to changing biological requirements and environmental factors. To investigate the effects of season (breeding and non-breeding) and sex on microhabitat selection in snakes, here we employed field surveys to analyze microhabitat selection data for Stejneger's bamboo pitviper (Viridovipera stejnegeri) across different sexes and seasons. Results indicated that although no significant difference was observed between groups, marked differences in certain microhabitat factors were noted. Specifically: (1) Non-breeding season females (NBF) displayed distinct differences in altitude, slope position, distance from ro

SUBMITTER: Tan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869892 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature