Snakes tend to disappear when the temperature drops.

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 ...

Rattlesnake encounters are rare, but spring is that time of year when hikers, runners and dog walkers are more likely to encounter one in Southern California. Warmer and dry weather means more people ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As with other reptiles, the beautiful but invasive Jackson’s chameleon may potentially transmit Salmonella bacteria. California’s ...