Sub-adult, Santa Cruz County ©Yuval HelfmanComparison of two small snakes found near each other in Tuolumne County Left: juvenile Northern Rubber Boa Right:Coral-bellied Ring-necked Snake ©Emile Bado Habitat Habitat, Contra Costa CountyHabitat, San Mateo CountyHabitat, Napa CountyHabitat, Tuo...
but the snakes are still around. Especially on a warm and sunny day, rattlers may be on the move. Don’t stick your hands or feet into any crack or crevice you haven’t first visually inspected. If you do encounter a rattler (or any other snake) give it a wide berth ...