First observation of Tropidophis boulengeri mating in the field (Squamata: Serpentes: Tropidophidae).

The article discusses the first observation of Tropidophis boulengeri mating in the field, providing detailed information on the mating behavior of this snake species. The study was conducted in Ecuador, and the mating behavior was observed near a small forest stream. The article highlights the importance of further research to understand the reproductive patterns and ecology of Tropidophis boulengeri and other snakes in the Ecuadorian Chocó region. [Extracted from the article]