Introduce Angel. Likewise, introduce Zeke. These two share a special bond. Angel and Zeke are actually the dual heads of one California king snake residing at the facility.
East Bay Vivarium
, a reptile shop located in Berkeley, California.
Angel/Zeke (a moniker inspired by two staff members at the store) is approximately seven months old, which is quite an impressive lifespan for a bicephalic snake possessing such a rare genetic anomaly. Generally, these creatures with dual heads do not survive very long. This distinctive serpent housed in the Vivarium does not exhibit the same swift and fluid movements characteristic of typical single-headed king snakes.
Enthusiasts who adore reptiles understand these creatures often exhibit considerable charm. According to Alex Blanchard from The Vivarium, most kingsnakes tend to defecate readily or make a hasty exit when handled, as reported by Vmeetsolutions News.
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 right head of the kingsnake seems to be more dominant. Currently, it is the sole head accepting food; however, this dynamic might evolve as the snake grows older. At present, Angel/Zeke is being fed weekly.
“it would consume even more if we allowed it, but it’s performing quite satisfactorily,” Blanchard stated.
California kingsnakes aren’t venomous. They’re native to California and can be found in urban areas as well as in grasslands and desert or forest landscapes. Kingsnake coloration can vary, but they typically have dark and light bands. Angel/Zeke is what’s known as a “morph,” a snake with a distinctive pattern.
Angel/Zeke is not up for sale at the moment; however, Blanchard mentioned that they’ve received some informal interest. People who visit the East Bay Vivarium can view the snake personally, but it also has an enclosed space where it can retreat when it doesn’t want company.
The East Bay Vivarium posted pictures of the
snake on Instagram
In late March, the Vivarium staff were taken aback by the considerable interest sparked by the snake.
“We hope that visitors coming to see the snake will gain knowledge about various other creatures and different species, which might broaden their perspective on reptiles whether they are in captivity or living freely in nature,” Blanchard stated.
This isn’t the first two-headed snake making headlines — Vmeetsolutions News
mentioned something about it (or maybe two things? ) back in 2018
We have also addressed a
a venomous serpent capable of striking laterally
, and another one who
just loves a homeowner’s Nest camera
. And while the two-headed snake was a natural creation,
something called de-extinction
is making the news. A company called Colossal Biosciences made headlines for
indicating that it reviveddire wolves
, an extinct species brought back into popular culture lately due to Game of Thrones. (We use “reportedly” as there is debate regarding whether genetically edited grey wolves should be referred to as dire wolves and whether this development qualifies as true de-extinction.)