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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 1d

53 million people rely on high-risk tropical forests for water, food, jobs, and disaster resilience.

Tripling investments in these forests can drive growth and boost the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss.

Find out how: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 5h

💧Wetlands cover a small percentage of the earth’s surface, yet they are essential systems, they are the arteries and veins of the landscape.

🌿A world without wetlands is a world without water.

#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandsMatter

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 1d

🎉 We're proud to announce the 2025 Save The Snakes Grant Recipients! We are supporting three conservationists in Kenya, Mexico, and Myanmar, protecting snakes and solving human-snake conflict issues.

Read their stories:
savethesnakes.org/2025/10/10/t...

#SaveTheSnakes #WildlifeConservation

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 4d

“California is a global biodiversity hotspot, with both the highest total number of species and the highest number of endemic species in the United States – including our new state shrub and snake.” @governor.ca.gov
#StateSnake #SaveTheSnakes #CaliforniaProud
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Garter Snake and Manzanita Join California's List of State Symbols

California's giant garter snake and bigberry manzanita are now state symbols, emphasizing their ecological significance and conservation needs.

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 4d

"Though snakes may make you recoil, they’re essential parts of our ecosystems. The giant gartersnake is unique to California, found only in the Central Valley. It is the largest of all garter snakes — some have been documented at more than 5 feet long!" @laist.com
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A state snake and shrub? Meet California’s newest designated state symbols

Californians, your newest state symbols are the native big berry manzanita and the giant garter snake.

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 5d

Why this matters: The threatened Giant Gartersnake is endemic to the Central Valley of California. Its new state symbol status ensures millions of CA students will learn about this species and its vital wetland habitat.

This is conservation through education! ⬇️🐍
savethesnakes.org/ggs

California's State Snake: The Giant Gartersnake - Save The Snakes

A Conservation Victory: The Giant Gartersnake is the Official State Snake of California! On October 9, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 765 into law, officially designating the Giant Gar...

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 5d

HUGE NEWS! Gov. Newsom signed SB 765, officially designating the Giant Gartersnake (Thamnophis gigas) as California's State Snake! 🐍👑

This historic win results from a multi-year effort with Senator Roger Niello & California Rice Commission.

#CAStateSnake #GiantGartersnake #Thamnophisgigas

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 10d

Cooler Fall weather means snakes are moving more in CA. 🐍 Be ready! Learn safe handling & ID at our venomous snake training on Oct 25. Register now! Limited space! #SaveTheSnakes

👉 www.savethesnakes.org/training

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 13d

Rest in Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall. She taught the world that compassion must extend to every species. Her work will inspire our fight for snake conservation forever.

Read the full statement from our Founder:
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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 14d

Ready for some snake-citing updates? 🐍

Don't miss out on the latest news, conservation efforts, and incredible stories from our team! Subscribe to the Save The Snakes newsletter today:

savethesnakes.org/newsletter

📸 Crotalus horridus

#SaveTheSnakes #Snakes #WildlifeConservation #Newsletter

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 21d

Meet Johnny Cash, the rattlesnake ambassador at our Sacramento Conservation Center in Sacramento, California!

Symbolically adopt him to help protect snakes and their habitats worldwide. Learn more and get involved at www.savethesnakes.org/adopt.

#SaveTheSnakes #WildlifeConservation

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 22d

Come see #SaveTheSnakes at the Wildlife Conservation Expo in San Francisco! 🐍

We'll be tabling on Sat, Oct 4, to share our global snake conservation efforts. Discover what it takes to save endangered species & learn how conservation is changing the world:
events.wcnexpo.org/en/6A2fTG6/2...

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · 26d

Today is #SnakebiteAwarenessDay. Each year, 2.7 million people suffer from a serious #snakebite envenomation.

Learn how education helps prevent bites and join our mission to save lives and snakes by visiting our new Virtual Museum!

savethesnakes.org/virtual-museum

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WHO @who.int · 26d

Venomous #SnakeBite 🐍 causes an estimated 80,000 to 140,000 deaths every year and over 240,000 victims of permanent disabilities.

No one should have to die or suffer from disability due to venom poisoning bit.ly/Ssssnake

SNAKE BITE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
EACH YEAR VENOMOUS SNAKE BITES LEAVE OVER 240,000 VICTIMS WITH DISABILITIES WORLDWIDE

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 15

The tail-end of snake season is in full swing in California! 🐍 Want to learn how to safely handle and identify venomous snakes? Join our expert-led programs and get the training you need!

Become a snake-safe professional and sign up today at www.savethesnakes.org/training.

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 11

Miss the live event? You can watch the recorded video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCSk...

#Biodiversity #California #CABiodiversityWeek

California: The Biodiversity King – Discover the Incredible Life that Thrives in the Golden State

YouTube video by California Natural Resources Agency

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 10

Join Save The Snakes founder Michael Starkey and other experts TODAY for a panel on California's incredible biodiversity! The event is from 12-1 PM PDT. Don't miss it!

Register to join at: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#BiodiversityWeek #CaliforniaConservation #Biodiversity #SaveTheSnakes

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 9

🐍 Calling all nature lovers! 🌵

Discover #California's unique desert #biodiversity with Save The Snakes! Join our Deserts of California ecotour for an unforgettable adventure & support conservation. Learn more: www.savethesnakes.org/travel

#SupportConservation #WildlifeConservation

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 7

Celebrate #CABiodiversityDay! 🐍 Our state is a biodiversity hotspot, home to incredible snakes like the stunning 📸 California Mountain Kingsnake. They're vital to healthy ecosystems!

Find a #CABiodiversityWeek event near you: www.californianature.ca.gov/pages/biodiv...
#SaveTheSnakes #California

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Wade Crowfoot @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social · Sep 7

Up for an unapologetically fun and uplifting conversation about nature?🤔

Join us on Wednesday (9/10) at noon as we geek-out about the incredible range of life in our Golden State! 🍄‍🟫🐍🪷

Register for the zoom convo here👉🏼 ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 4

Join us for #CABiodiversityDay at Camp Pollock this Sat, 9/6! 🐍 Learn about snakes from our team, explore the American river, be inspired by California's 30x30 initiative, and more. It's free, but RSVP! sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/event/bio-20...

#SaveTheSnakes #Sacramento #30x30

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 1

🚨 We've restocked our Bonfire store with shirts featuring stunning artwork from a variety of talented artists. All designs are on eco-friendly materials and come in all sizes.

Your purchase helps fund snake conservation! 🐍 Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/saveth...

Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Sep 1

Our very own Amy Brumbaugh from Save The Snakes was featured on the @gatherofgatherings.bsky.social podcast!

On this episode, "A Rhumba of Rattlesnakes," Amy speaks about her passion for these incredible, misunderstood animals. A must-listen for all wildlife lovers!

🎙️🐍⬇️
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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Aug 31

“While people may fear snakes, they’re critically important animals for our world,” Michael Starkey, founder and executive director of Save The Snakes, told The Sacramento Bee. “We need snakes.”
www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...

Have you seen these snakes in California? Why you shouldn’t kill them

The scaly predators are most active from April to October.

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Save The Snakes @savethesnakes.org · Aug 29

As California's seasons change, so does snake behavior!

Learn how to safely coexist with snakes at our upcoming events. We're hosting info tables at local nature festivals and offering venomous training programs.

Find a Save The Snakes event near you:
savethesnakes.org/events

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