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Marlowe III grew one courgette, needed the barrow for it, and had to shift the whole train set to get through the shed.

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About the California kingsnake

Origin
Western United States and northern Mexico
Adult size
90–120 cm
Lifespan
20+ years
Basking temperature
28–30°C hot spot, 22–25°C cool end
Humidity
40–60% — undemanding
Housing
Alone, without exception — kingsnakes eat other snakes

Read more about the california kingsnake — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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