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Rescued Gopher Snakes Highlight Dangers of Garden Netting

9/27/2025

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Three gopher snakes were rescued in Solana Beach, June 30, 2025, after entanglement in garden netting.
They suffered severe injuries and rehab at San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife.
Two snakes needed surgeries. The third was released after three weeks of observation. The Society treated 21 gopher snakes in six months and recommends avoiding garden netting or using wildlife-safe alternatives.

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Story summary

Three gopher snakes were rescued in Solana Beach, June 30, 2025, after entanglement in garden netting.
They suffered severe injuries and rehab at San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife.
Two snakes needed surgeries. The third was released after three weeks of observation. The Society treated 21 gopher snakes in six months and recommends avoiding garden netting or using wildlife-safe alternatives.