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Bijou and Bettina are two garter snakes who have become important members of Barbara Froom's family
Bijou and Bettina are two garter snakes who have become important members of Barbara Froom's family

Bijou and Bettina are two garter snakes who have become important members of Barbara Froom's family

Date7/8/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bijou and Bettina are two garter snakes who have become important members of Barbara Froom's family. The 9-year-old snakes are in captivity while Miss Froom conducts a longevity experiment. The record is 10 years.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0013422F
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