Whether you’re walking on a park trail or hiking in the woods, it’s exciting to see a snake in the wild. It could be a small one slithering through a pile of leaves on its way back to its hole. Or ...

Rough Green ... Garter Snake Small to medium (2-3 feet), longitudinal stripes, friendly, easy to handle, may release foul smell when stressed. California Kingsnake Non-venomous, 3-5 feet, calm ...

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 ...