Warmer California temperatures mean snake season is still active! ☀️🐍 Learn how to stay safe and coexist around rattlesnakes with our hands-on Rattlesnake Safety & Awareness Training Program at our Snake Conservation Center. Learn More & Register: www.savethesnakes.org/training

NEW STICKER ALERT! 🚨🐍 Our shop is fully restocked with TWO brand-new designs: 🛑 #BrakeforSnakes 🐍 California's State Snake (Giant Gartersnake)! Decorate your gear and support global snake conservation: www.savethesnakes.org/store #wildlifeconservation #savethesnakes

UNEP regularly publishes the latest scientific reports on various environmental issues to advance solutions for a sustainable planet. Whether you’re an academic, policymaker, or just interested in the facts, you can access the publications here: https://unep.org/publications-data

Safety first! 🐍 Our Venomous Snake Training Program equips researchers, first responders, & wildlife lovers with the skills to handle encounters safely—protecting both people & snakes. Learn proper protocols & mitigate conflict effectively! 👉 Register today: www.savethesnakes.org/training

Missed our live broadcast this morning? No worries! 🐍 The 2nd Annual World Snake Day Symposium is now officially posted on our YouTube channel! 👇 Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKRl... Happy #WorldSnakeDay!

World Snake Day is this Thursday! You are invited to "attend" an online symposium with presentations about snakes from around the world, courtesy of @savethesnakes.org. I will be giving a presentation about Project RattleCam (around 8am Pacific time).

Happy #WorldSnakeDay! 🐍 Today, we celebrate these incredible, misunderstood animals and stand up for their protection. Ready to learn how we can coexist? Our live webinar starts now: www.savethesnakes.org/worldsnakeday

When climate disasters strike, media clickbait vilifies wildlife. The reality? Humans and snakes are suffering together. The @who.int warns climate change is forcing an unprecedented human-snake overlap. Stop the fear, face the real crisis. Read more: savethesnakes.org/blog

🌍🐍 Celebrate World Snake Day 2026 with us! Join our 2nd virtual symposium to meet global conservation partners working on the frontlines to reduce human-snake conflict & protect threatened species. Secure your free spot here: 👉 www.savethesnakes.org/worldsnakeday

Stay in the loop with global snake conservation! 🐍📧✨ Get exclusive field updates, snake facts, and early access to events and training delivered straight to your inbox. Join our newsletter community today: 👉 savethesnakes.org/newsletter 📸 King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

If we can’t live without water, why are we poisoning our rivers? If we can’t live without forests, why are we cutting them down? If we can’t live without soil, why are we stripping it of life? We depend on nature, not the other way around. It's time we stop pushing our best ally to the brink.

Conservation milestone! 🐍🎉 The 100th threatened narrow-headed gartersnake has been released into the wild thanks to a long-term recovery program by Arizona Game and Fish and the Phoenix Zoo. Read more about this incredible win for reptile conservation: www.redrocknews.com/2026/06/27/1... 📸 USGS

Rainforests are global hotspots for snake biodiversity. From the canopy to the forest floor, snakes act as nature's pest control and keep these precious ecosystems healthy. 🌿🐍🌎 Celebrate #WorldRainforestDay by standing up for snakes. 💚 www.savethesnakes.org

Meet our incredible interns! 🐍✨ Through our university partnerships with Sac State & UC Davis, students get hands-on conservation experience. "Snakes are curious, goofy, and adorable," says Selina. "Stereotypes fuel my passion to fight for them." Full interview: savethesnakes.org/2026/06/14/m...

4 Lessons in Snake Conservation from Sri Lanka! Save The Snakes volunteer, Joe Laing, visited our Conservation Partner, Tharanga Dasanayake, in Sri Lanka and gained some valuable insight into her snake conservation efforts. 🐍 🇱🇰 Read more: savethesnakes.org/2026/06/03/4...

4 Lessons in Snake Conservation from Sri Lanka - Save The Snakes

Groundbreaking research into the Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper reveals insights for wider snake conservation efforts. written by Joe Laing, STS Volunteer Snakes are adorable. Period. Unfortunately, not e...

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Join Save The Snakes for an immersive, 12-day conservation journey to Costa Rica in 2027! 🐢 Nesting Sea Turtles 🐋 Humpback Whales 🔬 Clodomiro Picado Institute 🥾 Night hikes in Corcovado Spots are limited. Apply today! 👉 www.savethesnakes.org/travel 📸 Bothriechis schlegelii

Handling snakes is about respect, not performance. Whether it's a gartersnake or a venomous rattlesnake, true expertise means prioritizing safety, being gentle, and using professional tools—not bravado. 🐍💼 Learn to manage conflicts safely: www.savethesnakes.org/training #SaveTheSnakes #SnakeSafety

"The risk of snakebites is increasing across the world as reptiles shift their habitats to cope with rising temperatures and growing human pressures, a study of venomous snakes has found." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study

Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakes

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It’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay! 🐍🌍 Many snake species are quietly disappearing due to habitat loss and fear. We’re working globally to change the narrative and save these vital animals from extinction. Help us protect the misunderstood: www.savethesnakes.org #SaveTheSnakes #Conservation #Wildlife

🐍🌼 Did you know that rattlesnakes are dedicated parents? They give birth to live young and stay with their babies for weeks to: 🛡️ Guard against predators 🌡️ Help regulate temp 🤝 Huddle with other moms for safety #MothersDay #SnakeFacts www.savethesnakes.org

IT’S BIG DAY OF GIVING! 🐍🚀 SnakeFest was a blast with 900+ guests & $19.5k raised, but we have one final summit: hitting our $10k #BDOG2026 goal! 💰 Raised: $6,287 🎯 Goal: $10,000 📉 Gap: $3,713 Help us close the gap for snake conservation! ⬇️ savethesnakes.org/donate #BigDayOfGiving #Sacramento

🐍 SNAKEFEST 2026 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! 🎉 📈 ~900 attendees 💰 Over $19,500 raised for conservation 📺 Huge reach via local news! Thank you to our our dedicated community, generous sponsors and amazing exhibitors! Let’s save snakes together! ❤️ #SaveTheSnakes #California

🚨 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🚨 SnakeFest 2026 is TOMORROW! 🐍✨ Join us at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova for live snakes, art, music, and more! 📍 10am – 4pm 🎟 FREE Admission Support our Spring Fundraiser and register now: savethesnakes.org/snakefest #SnakeFest2026 #SaveTheSnakes #Sacramento

🚨 7 DAYS LEFT! 🚨 The Sacramento Snake Festival is happening NEXT Saturday, May 2nd! 🐍✨ Live snakes, live art, and tons of fun for the whole family. Admission is FREE! Don't miss out—register now: savethesnakes.org/snakefest #SnakeFest2026 #SaveTheSnakes #Sacramento #Wildlife

New snake, who dis? 🐍🗳️ Our new Ambassador needs a name and YOU get to decide! Every $1 donated = 1 vote for your favorite: 1️⃣ Benjamin Franklin 2️⃣ Steinhart 3️⃣ Timber 4️⃣ Snallygaster Vote now to support snake conservation: savethesnakes.org/name-that-sn... #SaveTheSnakes #BDOG2026

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎🐍 A healthy planet needs all its parts—including the slithering ones! Snakes provide vital ecosystem services that keep our world in balance. Today, let’s celebrate biodiversity in every form. 🌿✨ Visit savethesnakes.org to see how we’re saving snakes!

Somber news from Northern California: a third snakebite fatality has been reported this year. As snakes emerge early due to warm weather, please stay vigilant on trails and at home. Education and space can save lives. 🐍💔 Safety resources: savethesnakes.org/coexist

🌍✨ Funding for Snake Conservation & Research! Save The Snakes is now accepting 2026 Grant applications. If you're working to protect snake populations and mitigate conflict, apply by Aug 31! 🐍 Learn more & apply: savethesnakes.org/grants #SaveTheSnakes #Grants #Wildlife #Research

The Sacramento Snake Festival is less than a month away! 🐍✨ Join us for a day of snake education & fun. Huge thanks to our sponsors: Rattlesnake Ranch AZ, California Rice Commission, Pets To Go, & Snake Fencing! Free to attend! www.savethesnakes.org/snakefest #SnakeFest #Sacramento

Warm weather has driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats and also compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the chances of human-snake conflict. Concerned about snakes? Free tips and resources: 🐍👉 savethesnakes.org/coexist www.latimes.com/california/s...

It's not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here's what's happening

Unseasonably warm weather patterns have accelerated rattlesnake activity and the chances of run-ins with humans, experts say.

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