As California enters the hottest months of the year, rattlesnakes are more active in their search for sunlight and water. The venomous snakes thrive in warm temperatures, with peak rattlesnake season ...

As summer heats up in California, rattlesnakes become more active - slithering onto sun-toasted trails and sneaking into water sources. If you're not careful, the venomous snakes can strike, according ...

California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native ...

California is home to 50 different species of snakes — including seven species of rattlesnakes, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. If that makes your skin crawl, you’re not ...

Rattlesnake activity peaks April to October in California’s warm, dry areas. Avoid bites by staying on trails, wearing boots and watching where you step. In case of a bite, remain calm, call 911 and ...

As summer heats up in California, rattlesnakes become more active — slithering onto sun-toasted trails and sneaking into water sources. If you’re not careful, the venomous snakes can strike, according ...