Every year between April and October veterinarians see an influx of rattlesnake bites in Southern California. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 11, 2013 The western diamondback is the most common rattlesnake seen locally. The snake thrives during the heat of the spring and summer months, when Read more…
Source of this article – Moorpark Acorn, May 19, 2005. By Angelo Salvucci, MD Now that the rains are over and the weather is warming, the Southern Pacific rattlesnake can be expected to be active. This venomous snake may be found on remote hiking trails as well as in suburban Read more…
More rain — meaning more food for snakes — plus urban sprawl could add up to busier emergency rooms. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 16, 2005. By Susannah Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer After accidentally squishing a Mojave rattlesnake under the tires of his dirt bike, Running Read more…
Say no to uncontrollable bleeding Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2004. Julie Sheer | Times Staff Writer The Southern Pacific rattlesnake Ralph Prado kept as a pet last year sank its fangs into him and pumped venom into his body for an unheard of 15 Read more…