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.

The Sneaky Spot Snakes May Be Hiding In, And What You Can Do About It

While many snakes are harmless, stumbling upon them while doing your chores isn't fun. Here's how to avoid a surprise ...
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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 ...

Burmese python parasite is killing native Florida snakes and spreading fast

Initially established in Everglades National Park in the early 1980s, Burmese pythons quickly put a stranglehold on Florida's wildlife, contributing to the decline of small mammals, including raccoons ...

Glossy Black Snake Named in Honor of the Late Steve Irwin

"Irwin's wolf snake" can grow to more than three feet in length, report the researchers who described the new species.
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Landscaper shares video of surprise visitor during backyard project: 'So cute'

One TikToker was thrilled to encounter a garter snake in their client's garden, and many other users enjoyed seeing natural ...
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6 Backyard Snakes to Watch for in the US

The post 6 Backyard Snakes to Watch for in the US appeared first on Idyllic Pursuit. This post written by Kathy Haan . Go to ...