California's diverse landscapes host a rich variety of snakes, most of which are nonvenomous and crucial for ecosystem ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A man was bitten by a gopher snake on the Centennial Trail after stepping on it.

Native to California and the Bay Area ... The key differences to keep are the gopher snake’s glossy skin and more slender head and body. Unlike rattlesnakes, gopher snakes are not venomous. EBRPD’s ...

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 ...