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Social Structure
Solitary animal and doesn't live in groups
No specific role in the community
Males and Females do not have any specific roles
Only interact with each other during mating season
Reproduction
Typically mate once a year
One partner during mating season
Typically mate during spring or summer months
No specific mating ritual, males compete with others males for female attention, once female is receptive, mating occurs
6 to 12 eggs
No known unique characteristics
Development
Egg - female lays a clutch of 6-12 eggs
Embryo - the eggs are incubated for about 2-3 months
Hatchling - young are fully independent from moment they emerge from eggs
Juvenile - shed skin several times and develop hunting skills
Adult - once mature they will mate and reproduce, continuing cycle of life
Reach sexual maturity around 3-4 years of age
Spend most of time hiding in burrows, crevices, or other sheltered places
Spend time hunting and hiding from predators
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