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California Snakes and How To Find Them Book
California Snakes and How to Find Them is published by Heyday Press. Your copy will be signed by the author.
About the book:
A herpetologist introduces budding snake enthusiasts to the wonders of California snakes.
Fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias in the world, yet step into any local zoo and you’ll find the snake pit to be among these menageries’ greatest attractions. In this entrancing ode to the charms of California’s legless reptiles, rattlesnake wrangler Emily Taylor shares her knowledge, enthusiasm, and advice for getting to know our slithering neighbors, dispelling the usual misapprehensions that surround them and celebrating their striking biological traits along the way.
Featuring profiles of the nearly 50 fork-tongued species that burrow and coil in California’s diverse habitats, and containing tips for serpent seekers—including identification guides and handling advice—California Snakes and How to Find Them delves into the longstanding myths and latest natural history research on our ophidian friends of the West. Taylor showcases the biodiversity of California’s snakes, from the Common Garter to the fetchingly pink Rosy Boa to the elusive Alameda Striped Racer, illustrated with more than 100 detailed photographs. Supported with critical insights—such as what to do during a venomous encounter, and an exploration of the seemingly simple question, What is a snake?—this guide is the perfect companion for both the seasoned naturalist and the budding snake enthusiast.
2025 Project RattleCam Calendar
You can watch rattlesnakes live on Project RattleCam from May through October, and now you can see them year-round! Each month features a screenshot from the 2024 Colorado live-cam. All proceeds go to Project RattleCam, to help fundraise for a new cam! If you are not in the US, email us at [email protected] to ask about a special order of a calendar to your country.
Project RattleCam Glitter (4x4-inch Sticker)
Get your 4x4 inch glittery "Project RattleCam" sticker to help fund Central Coast Snake Services community projects! Free shipping in the United States.
Snake Family Magnet
This cute little rattlesnake family magnet features the Project RattleCam logo. Ugly hand provided for scale. Select "sticker free shipping" at checkout.
Temporary tattoo duo
A duo of small temporary tattoos: Buzz the buck-fanged rattlesnake and Rattlesnake Family. Ugly hand provided for scale. elect "sticker free shipping" at checkout.
Buzz the buck-fanged rattlesnake keychain
Buzz the buck-fanged rattlesnake is a bit of a cowboy, but we love him. Ugly hand shown with the keychain for scale. Select "sticker free shipping" at checkout.
Love the Unloved T-shirt: unisex black
If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further! The unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. The regular t-shirt style will complement most looks and fit you to a tee.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Love the Unloved T-shirt: unisex light turquoise
If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further! The unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. The regular t-shirt style will complement most looks and fit you to a tee.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Love the Unloved T-shirt: unisex purple
If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further! The unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. The regular t-shirt style will complement most looks and fit you to a tee.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Love the Unloved T-shirt: women's light blue
This just might be the softest and most comfortable women's t-shirt you'll ever own. Combine the relaxed fit and smooth fabric of this tee with jeans to create an effortless every-day outfit, or dress it up with a jacket and dress pants for a business casual look.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather Prism Lilac & Heather Prism Natural are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Other Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/y² (142 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Crew neck
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Love the Unloved T-shirt: women's pink
This just might be the softest and most comfortable women's t-shirt you'll ever own. Combine the relaxed fit and smooth fabric of this tee with jeans to create an effortless every-day outfit, or dress it up with a jacket and dress pants for a business casual look.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather Prism Lilac & Heather Prism Natural are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Other Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/y² (142 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Crew neck
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Women's Snakes Have Families, Too T-shirt
• Heather colors are 52% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton and 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142.4 g/m²)
• Yarn diameter: 32 singles
• Soft fabric
• Relaxed fit
• V-neck
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Snake Family Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Snake Family Unisex Hoodie
• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
• Front pouch pocket
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
• 3-panel hood
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
CCSS Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Snake Family Youth Short Sleeve T-Shirt
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• 32 singles
• Relaxed unisex fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, the US, Guatemala, or Honduras
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Snake Family Baby short sleeve one piece
• 100% ring-spun combed cotton
• Heather colors are 52% ring-spun combed cotton and 48% polyester
• Fabric weight: 3.9 oz/y² (132.2 g/m²)
• Side-seamed construction
• Envelope neckline
• Three-snap leg closure
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US
CCSS Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Reptile Fun Sticker 5-pack
All five reptile stickers for $15! This 5-pack of our original stickers includes:
-4x4-inch "Snake Safe Space" sticker
-4x4-inch Glittery Project RattleCam sticker
-4x4-inch "Gaming Monitor" sticker
-4x3-inch "Snakes Have Families, Too" sticker
-4x3-inch "You're a Lizard, Harry" sticker
Reptile Fun Sticker 3-pack
This 3-pack of our original stickers includes:
-4x4-inch "Snake Safe Space" sticker
-4x3-inch "Snakes Have Families, Too" sticker
-4x3-inch "You're a Lizard, Harry" sticker
Espacio Seguro Para Serpientes sign (in Spanish)
Este letrero de aluminio de 9x12 pulgadas es para todos los climas y se puede colocar en cualquier edificación para mostrar que tu propiedad es un espacio seguro para las serpientes. Envíanos un mensaje para obtener información sobre envíos a nivel internacional.
Snake Safe Space fence sign
This 9x12 inch aluminum, all-weather sign can be posted on your fence or building to show that your property is a snake safe space! Message us for information on international shipping.
"Danger: Venomous Snakes" Bucket Label (6 x 6 inch sticker)
Attach this 6x6 inch sticker to your snake bucket to warn people in English and Spanish that the bucket contains a venomous snake.
Pega esta calcomanía de 6x6 pulgadas a tu balde de serpientes para advertir a las personas en inglés y en español que el balde contiene una serpiente venenosa.
Snake Safe Space (4x4 inch sticker)
Get your 4x4 inch "Snake Safe Space" sticker to help fund Central Coast Snake Services community projects! Free shipping in the United States. 100% of the $3 goes to rescuing rattlesnakes, providing outreach for kids, and rehabilitating injured snakes.