Ceres police on Tuesday detained a 3-foot-long gopher snake found in the backyard of a home in the 1100 block of Moonlight Drive. Animal Control refused to respond, so the resident called 911 ...

Gopher tortoises are considered a keystone species of longleaf pine forests, though they can be found in other ecosystems as well. The tortoise’s shovel-like front legs are adapted to create ...

Then the tail vibration becomes a liability, and for the snake, it’s curtains. Related: More profiles of Orange County animals and plants Contact the writer: 714-796-7865 or pbrennan@ocregister ...

Last April, a wellness check at an eldery resident’s home in Honolulu resulted in the discovery of a live python that measured 3-1/2 feet.. Last January, a 20-inch gopher snake was found in a ...

DEAR JOAN: An outdoor camping friend of mine told me that in this area gopher snakes and rattlesnakes can mate, creating a poisonous gopher snake. I am gardening constantly in a “snaky ...

Hawaii is not tolerant when it comes to snakes being brought to the islands, and the recent discovery (and prompt killing) of a gopher snake is a case in point. The state Department of Agriculture ...