Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

California's wilderness is full of fascinating creatures — but some are best admired from afar. Here's how to protect ...

AND RESCUE. WELL, CALIFORNIA NOW HAS A STATE SNAKE. IT IS THE GIANT GARTER SNAKE. THE POPULATION OF THE GIANT GARTER SNAKE HAS DECLINED BY MORE THAN 90% OVER THE LAST CENTURY. THERE IT IS. IT WAS ...

California will have an official state snake in 2026. A new law that takes effect in January makes the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) the official state snake. The species is native to ...

The African egg-eater snake, Dasypeltis gansi, exhibits remarkable anatomical adaptations for its unique diet of bird eggs. Its highly flexible cranial architecture and distensible soft tissues allow ...

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SAN DIEGO — California has two new state symbols. Governor Newsom just signed bills that establish an official state snake and state shrub. CBS 8 spoke with experts about the two species - the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Amid the slew of bills moving through the California Legislature this week, one that slithered across Gov. Gavin ...

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Snakes are not always a favorite subject for those who read my column but they are part of the web of life. I hope to help you identify those you may find this summer. There are 14 species here in the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Bay Area has its own native snake, the San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia). Some snake enthusiasts consider it to be one of the most “beautiful” ...