Are rattlesnakes really losing their rattle? Experts say, not so fast

Experts say never assume a rattlesnake will rattle before striking. Watch where you step and where you put your hands. Don’t ...
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'Hear The Sound, Stop And Look Around' Rattlesnake Readiness in Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — With the amazing weather we saw this weekend comes a danger we want to let you know about. Rattlesnakes do live here in Colorado and have been spotted in several parks. Ute ...
Merced Sun-Star

Here’s what to do (and not do) if a rattlesnake bites you on a California hike

Picture this: You are hiking on a local trail when you hear a ”ch-ch-ch” sound inches way. Suddenly, you feel a burning, stinging sensation as two puncture wounds appear on your ankle. You’ve bitten ...
The Fresno Bee

Rattlesnake season in California: What to do (and not do) if you’re bitten

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 ...