MENDOCINO Co., 5/22/20 — Springtime is the season for baby rattlesnakes, and as temperatures warm up snakes get more active, meaning you’re more likely to encounter one in your path. Most rattlesnake bites occur between April and October, according to the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, and it’s important to act quickly in case you or your pet get bitten.
We included some tips you can use to prevent encounters with rattlesnakes, or advice about what to do if you get bitten, in a similar warning last summer, and there are additional links to information about rattlesnakes in the CDFW announcement below.
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