Snake photo 1 (IMAGE) California Polytechnic State University Caption "California Snakes and How to Find Them" author Emily Taylor holding a California kingsnake in her hands, while toting a gopher snake around her neck. Credit Photo by Kyle Nessen Usage Restrictions Please cite photo credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.