Im not in CA but I did stay in an apartment in Oklahoma previously and they allowed pets but you had to pay a $300 pet deposit per animal. And you couldn't have large dog breeds, bully breeds, or any protective/aggressive dog breed. Snakes were not allowed period no exceptions. But I did still keep snakes there. You will be addressed b4 they enter you apt for maintenance or utility checks. So just make sure you drape some sheets over your babies. They won't ask what is under them.. It looks stupid and tacky but don't ask, don't tell. They aren't going to ask you to show them what is under the sheet. You can even set a few little things on it so it looks like a tacky stand. I did this, never had an issue. Although I am sure they knew something was going on, they never asked. Or looked. Best of wishes.