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Need large space; use small aviary or screened-in porch. In the wild, cockateels nest in hollow trees stumps limbs, holes in trees, and in old stumps; usually select large holes in dead trees; eggs are laid on decaying wood at bottom of hole. Provide birds with small barrel, such as pickle or small nail keg; place high up and at back of cage.

Habitat: Holes in hollow trees stumps trees and stumps, in holes under roots of trees, in old ground dens, in old abandoned buildings, usually in vicinity of water, about swampy or wet lowlands Reproduction: i or 2 litters a year, depending upon range; number of young may be as many as 20; born in embryonic state, about Y2 inch long but able to find way, unassisted, through mother's fur to brood pouch; each embryo that finds a teat grasps it; those that do not, die; young remain attached until sufficiently developed to move in and out of pouch

Reproduction: Oviparous; 6-12 eggs placed in hollow trees stumps logs, rotted stumps, sawdust and trash piles; deposited May-June This snake is hardy in captivity but is erratic in temperament. Some become excellent pets while others never do. Take great care in handling it (wear gloves); do not allow children to handle it until its temperament has been well determined.