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id: 89b7ebb2b9
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-15 04:00 PST
updated: 2026-11-15 04:00 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# San Francisco garter snakes released in California for first time

The San Francisco garter snake, which has been endangered for decades, was released in California for the first time, according to SFGATE.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/section/life.md) · Entities: [San Francisco garter snake](/wiki/san-francisco-garter-snake.md)

## Coverage

- [SFGATE](https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/garter-snake-california-release-22529352.php), 2026-11-15 04:00 PST: 'Remarkable' blue garter snake species released in California for first time ever

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