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Why is the "g" and "s" capitalized in garter snake? It isn't a complete proper noun, as if it were all a place or anything. Mike H. That's hot 21:41, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
I have designated this page as an importance=High based upon the fact that this is within a small number of endangered reptiles in the state. Its range is also associated with a densely populated part of the state in a locale of high "name recognition". Anlace 16:52, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
I notice that the article doesn't really have any information on captive populations. In particular, might it be worth mentioning that there are, to my knowledge, only 10 individuals in US zoos, 4 on display at the San Francisco Zoo and 6 in a Southern California zoo (I think the San Diego one) for breeding purposes (IIRC)? I'm thinking the breeding population is probably noteworthy enough; and the only displayed population in the US being in San Francisco might also be noteworthy, especially since all 10 used to be housed there (although I suppose I am probably a bit biased on that note, so a second opinion is good). And yes, I can get more information/confirm stuff if it's needed. - Bulbaboy 01:10, 16 May 2006 (UTC)
The article indicates that these snakes range south of San Francisco. However, about 10 years ago my son and I were at the playground in Glen Park Canyon, San Francisco. Several children saw a snake and one of the dad's caught it. I'm no authority, but that gentleman claimed that it was a San Francisco Garter Snake. Other than being actually in San Francisco, the habitat is correct: heavily vegitated wetlands (the bottom of the canyon) with hills around. The snake was released up the canyon.
While climbing down my back yard (Ulloa near Kensington Street in San Francisco), I saw one today (Aug. 25, 2011). Naturally, it fled and stopped when it found itself unable to go beneath my retaining wall. It studied me and probably figured out that I was not a threat. This was the first time in over twelve years that I've seen one in the back yard. 1Z-203 out. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.17.116.118 ( talk) 23:38, 25 August 2011 (UTC)
In the early 1960s we found one around 130 Fillmore St., corner of Germania. Someone who knew snakes identified it as a San Francisco Garter Snake. They explained that it was rare. Sightings get mentioned in the news occasionally. Zyxwv99 ( talk) 22:24, 9 August 2015 (UTC)
This article has been nominated for delisting as a good article. Please provide comments for the review. ChicagoPimp 01:54, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
Regards, LaraLove T/ C 17:07, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
Hi, I live in Berlin and have seen San Francisco gartersnakes in a number of pet stores.
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