California welcomes new state symbols: Bigberry manzanita and giant garter snake

The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.
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Sacramento Sprawl Showdown Puts California’s State Snake On The Line

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

Sacramento County development threatens a giant, shy snake. Why does that matter?

Counts of the elusive giant garter snake have dwindled in recent decades. What could unexpected construction do to its ...
The Sacramento Bee on MSN

What is the Natomas Basin? See the wildlife area home to the giant garter snake

John Roberts, director of the Natomas Basin Conservancy, explains the importance of land management of the Natomas Basin in Sutter and Sacramento counties on Nov. 10, 2025.

How do snakes move? It’s not all slithering.

But there’s nothing supernatural about how snakes move. So how exactly do they get around without legs? They do it by ...
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New Snakes From New England Reptile and One Makes Its Move Fast

This video follows the arrival of new snakes from New England Reptile and the excitement of unboxing them. Viewers see each reptile revealed with its unique colors, temperament, and surprises. The ...