Snakes Are Important.
Let’s Save Them Together.
Save The Snakes is dedicated to protecting threatened snakes and helping communities safely coexist with wildlife through science-based education, field research, and local conservation partnerships in California and around the world.
Bridging Wildlife Conservation & Community Safety
Snakes are essential predators that keep ecosystems balanced, protect agricultural crops from rodent damage, and inspire life-saving medical research—yet they remain among the most misunderstood and persecuted animals on Earth.
See how Save The Snakes empowers local biologists, educators, first responders, and communities across the globe to transform fear into respect and build a world where humans and snakes live harmoniously.
Protecting Snakes at Home & Around the Globe
From rural schools in Limpopo and King Cobra habitats in Nepal to classrooms and trails across California, explore how we turn conservation science into everyday action:
Global Conservation Partners
We fund and champion local biologists, educators, and rescue networks across Africa, Asia, and the Americas—protecting threatened species while reducing snakebite risks in rural communities.
Outreach, Events & Volunteering
Join our community of wildlife advocates! Volunteer at outreach events, host an educational program at your school, or explore our Snake Conservation Center in Greater Sacramento.
Become a Monthly Supporter
Steady monthly support powers year-round conservation grants, emergency snake rescue equipment, and free K–12 wildlife education—and helps us open our Conservation Center to the public.
Flagship Programs & Conservation Campaigns
From historic policy victories in California to hands-on professional safety certifications and international wildlife expeditions, discover our signature initiatives:
Venomous Snake Training Program
As California’s first and only permitted, insured 501(c)(3) nonprofit provider of live venomous snake safety training, we equip field biologists, utility crews, first responders, and landowners with humane relocation skills—with 100% of net tuition funding conservation.
Travel With Save The Snakes
Join Save The Snakes biologists and local Conservation Partners in the field on small-group wildlife expeditions—experiencing remarkable reptiles in biodiversity hotspots like Costa Rica while directly supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts.
The Giant Gartersnake (Thamnophis gigas)
Following a multi-year legislative campaign led by Save The Snakes, the endemic Giant Gartersnake was officially designated as California’s State Snake—shining a spotlight on Central Valley wetland conservation and environmental education for millions of students.
Sacramento Snake Festival (SnakeFest)
Our free, family-friendly annual celebration in Rancho Cordova brings together live snake ambassadors, interactive wildlife exhibitors, live mural art, and snakebite first-aid demonstrations to inspire peaceful coexistence with native wildlife.
How Your Support Saves Snakes & Protects Communities
Every contribution directly equips local biologists, educators, and communities with the tools needed for peaceful coexistence:
Provides snakebite prevention and safety brochures for a rural school classroom.
Supports safe snake rescue and relocation gear for community response teams.
Funds live ambassador wildlife education for students and families in California.
Directly fuels in-situ field research and conservation grants for threatened snakes.
Help Protect Threatened Snakes Around the World
Every gift supports field biologists, snakebite education, wildlife rescue teams, and our mission to open the Snake Conservation Center to the public.