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
