ABSTRACT

The following is a comprehensive review of the literature on the reproductive anatomy of female snakes, particularly the cloaca and paired oviducts. Historical literature is brought together with recent and new findings to provide consistent nomenclature for the female reproductive tract. Literature on sperm storage and transport in the female reproductive tract of snakes is also reviewed. All snake taxonomy follows Zaher et al. (2009) for the Caenophidia and Vidal and Hedges (2002) for the Henophidia and Scolecophidia, unless otherwise noted.