However, certain species — such as rat snakes ... you spot a snake in the water, Wilder said. Just leave it alone. Seven different species of rattlesnake can be found across California.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law today greater protections from toxic rat poisons, which are harmful and deadly for children, pets and wildlife. The California Ecosystems ...

(NewsNation) — California ... a rat burrow in someone’s front yard. The rodent residents were not home. Proponents had pushed for the ban on “anticoagulant rodenticides” to protect pets ...