I have found several Cal Kings in the Nor Cal Mtns that were gravid in late June with their first clutch. Once you gain a little elevation spring comes later. Even with the prolonged cool weather we had this spring it is difficult to think this is a first clutch unless this female had a difficult winter and took a while to put on some weight. Even that is a reach for how late this is in the season. The weather up here has remained mild this summer so is perfect for second clutches. My Santa Barbara zonata double clutched this year and I live in the Valley where it usually gets burning hot by July. Not this year.
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Rick Staub

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