TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction1
  • Glossary of Snake Terms5
  • Chapter One: California Kingsnake in Focus2
  • Facts about California Kingsnake5
  • Quick Facts8
  • Chapter Two: California Kingsnake Requirements10
  • License Requirements12
  • How Many California Kingsnake Should You Keep?15
  • California Kingsnake with Other Pets16
  • Ease and Cost of Care17
  • Pros and Cons of California Kingsnakes21
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your California Kingsnake24
  • Finding a Reputable Kingsnake Breeder25
  • Choosing a California Kingsnake32
  • List of Snake Breeders33
  • Chapter Four: Maintenance for California Kingsnake36
  • Tips on How to Set-up your Kingsnake’s Terrarium37
  • Caring Tips for Your California Kingsnake39
  • Keeping an Eye Out for Common Problems40
  • Ways to Keep your California Kingsnake Happy41
  • Maintaining Humidity42
  • Useful Tools and Devices42
  • Chapter Five: Nutritional Needs of California Kingsnake44
  • Feeding California Kingsnakes45
  • California Kingsnake Food47
  • Promoting Proper Eating Habits for Kingsnakes49
  • When and How Often to Feed California Kingsnake50
  • California Kingsnake’s Diet53
  • Possible Feeding Problems55
  • Chapter Six: California Kingsnake Husbandry58
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting the Snake Cage and Habitat59
  • Tips for Bathing a California Kingsnake62
  • Chapter Seven: Caring Guidelines for California Kingsnake64
  • Tips on How to Tame your California Kingsnake65
  • Introducing Yourself to your Kingsnake66
  • Dealing with your Kingsnake’s Aggressive Behavior67
  • Handling your Kingsnake Properly70
  • Creating the Right Environment for your California Kingsnake72
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your California Kingsnake78
  • Sexing79
  • Brumation81
  • Mating82
  • Egg Laying82
  • Egg Incubation83
  • Hatchling84
  • Breeding Groups84
  • Checking for Sperm and Follicles85
  • Taking Care of a Pregnant Snake86
  • Raising Young California Kingsnakes87
  • Chapter Nine: Keeping Your California Snake Healthy90
  • Common Health Problems Affecting California Kingsnake91
  • Signs of Possible Illnesses99
  • California Kingsnake Care Sheet100
  • Basic Information101
  • Habitat Requirements102
  • Nutritional Needs103
  • Breeding Information103
  • Index106
  • Photo Credits112
  • References114

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