California is home to a surprising variety of snake species, ranging from small, harmless snakes that help control pests to larger species that play important roles in the state’s ecosystems. With ...

California has nearly 50 native snake species, including rattlesnakes, the only native venomous snakes in the state. Rattlesnakes are widespread and found in diverse habitats throughout California, ...

Rattlesnake season is here. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from venomous snakes in the Mojave Desert.

Researchers around the world are attempting to create a safer and more effective treatment in hopes of saving hundreds of thousands of lives ...

California is home to 50 different species of snakes — including seven species of rattlesnakes, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If that makes your skin crawl, you’re not ...

As with other reptiles, the beautiful but invasive Jackson’s chameleon may potentially transmit Salmonella bacteria. California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state ...

California cyclist dies after being bitten by venomous rattlesnake while on mountain ride - While about 7,000 to 8,000 ...

Contrary to long-held beliefs, new research reveals rattlesnakes are not solely developing more complex venoms. In isolated ...

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 ...