California will have an official state snake in 2026. A new law that takes effect in January makes the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) the official state snake. The species is native to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Amid the slew of bills moving through the California Legislature this week, one that slithered across Gov. Gavin ...

SAN DIEGO — California has two new state symbols. Governor Newsom just signed bills that establish an official state snake and state shrub. CBS 8 spoke with experts about the two species - the ...

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 ...