Introduce Angel. Now, introduce Zeke. These two go hand in hand. Angel and Zeke are the dual leaders of a singular California kingsnake residing at the East Bay Vivarium a reptile shop located in Berkeley, California.
Angel/Zeke (a name inspired by two staff members at the store) is approximately seven months old, which is quite an impressive age for a bicephalic snake possessing such a rare genetic variation. Generally, snakes with two heads tend not to survive very long. This extraordinary creature housed in the Vivarium isn’t as swift or fluid in movement compared to a regular one-headed king snake.
Enthusiasts who adore reptiles understand these creatures often exhibit distinct personalities. According to Alex Blanchard from The Vivarium, most kingsnakes tend to defecate or flee quickly when handled, as reported by digitalwealthpath2025.
He referred to the two-headed snake as "relaxed."
He mentioned, 'They aren’t timid. They aren’t aggressive either,' adding that they remain quite peaceful for king snakes.'
The kingsnake's right head appears to be dominant. It's the only one accepting food, but that could change as the snake matures. For now, Angel/Zeke is eating every week.
"If we allowed it, it would eat even more, but things are going quite well," Blanchard stated.
California king snakes lack venom. These snakes originate from California and inhabit both urban settings and various terrains such as grasslands, deserts, or forests. The coloring of these snakes varies, though they commonly feature alternating dark and light banding patterns. Angel/Zeke belongs to a category called "morphs"—snakes recognized for their distinct markings.
Angel/Zeke is not up for sale at the moment; however, Blanchard mentioned that they've received some informal interest. Those who visit the East Bay Vivarium can view the snake personally, yet it also has an enclosed space where it can retreat whenever it prefers solitude.
The East Bay Vivarium posted pictures of the snake on Instagram in late March. Vivarium staff were surprised at the attention the snake has generated.
Blanchard mentioned that they hope visitors who come to see the snake will gain knowledge about various other creatures and different species, which could broaden their perspective on reptiles whether in captivity or in nature.
Initially released on May 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM PST.
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