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California Kingsnake
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California Kingsnake Description |
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The California
Kingsnake makes a good snake for beginners because their
care, handling, and housing requirements are much like
that of the Corn Snake. They are calm and very beautiful
constrictors with an even temperament and a forgiving,
flexible nature. They are accepting of handling and
may are well mannered enough for children. In the wild,
the California Kingsnake is commonly found in the deserts,
farmlands, and forests of California, Oregon, Nevada,
Utah, and Arizona. The California Kingsnakes are very
attractive and come in several color morphs. They have
a distinctive defense mechanism that they use in the
wild that is very interesting to observe. When they
are frightened, they will mimic a rattlesnake by vibrating
their tail against the ground to make a rattling noise.
This is quite effective in duping most would-be predators.
It is also interesting that the California Kingsnake
has been known to feed on rattlesnakes. In captivity,
the California Kingsnakes lifespan may be as long as
15 years. Females usually live a few years less than
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