Overview

• The two-headed California king snake, named Angel and Zeke, hatched at East Bay Vivarium in September 2024, a 1-in-100,000 occurrence.
• Despite low survival odds for conjoined reptiles, the snake has thrived for over seven months and is feeding regularly on baby mice.
• X-rays confirm the snake shares a single heart, lung, and digestive system, which are functioning well, supporting its long-term survival prospects.
• The two heads exhibit independent behavior, occasionally conflicting, though one head has emerged dominant during feeding.
• If the snake reaches one year of age, the Vivarium may consider selling it, potentially to a zoo or museum, as it continues to grow and develop.