Counts of the elusive giant garter snake have dwindled in recent decades. What could unexpected construction do to its Natomas Basin havens?

Picture this: you walk into your kitchen in the morning, bleary-eyed and desperately in need of coffee. It’s just a normal day, until you discover an unexpected (and unwelcome!) visitor: a massive ...

Sacramento County officials are weighing a wave of development proposals that could turn thousands of acres of rice fields ...

The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.

The giant garter snake is now California’s official state snake. Discover its unique traits and habitat challenges.

The timber rattlesnake carries venom that is potent enough to "kill a human." "The timber rattlesnake — also called the American viper, black rattlesnake, eastern rattlesnake, timber rattler and ...