I teach in Corona, near Riverside. Allies are everywhere. I've had a 15 incher walk right by my classroom door. You shouldn[t have to look hard to find one.

I agree... their behavior is a lot of fun. Always putting on a show before trying to run.
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1 Eastern Blue Tongue Skink
2 Tarahumara Mountain Kingsnakes - Knoblochi
1 Thayer's Kingsnake - Thayeri
2 Golden Greek Tortoises
1 Pyxie Frog - 14 years old