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  1. Eve Marie Saint has died. A huge star, in some amazing movies.

    But this is what I thought of first...

    #LloydColeAndTheCommotions #Rattlesnakes

    youtu.be/gSc46sEZdl4?is=XvYSdU

  2. Red Diamond Rattlesnake

    Hard to see, especially with lights off. Startled me crossing trail in dark. This has happened too many times recently, will be using light for safety from now on.

    #reptiles #snakes #rattlesnakes

  3. The Sacramento Bee: Jaguar at California wildlife sanctuary dies from 2 rattlesnake bites. ‘Huge loss’

    (paywall)
    sacbee.com/news/california/art

    #rattlesnakes

  4. EVERYONE IS GOING TO THE BEACH! ITS TOO HOT ELSEWHERE

    ABC7: Rattlesnake spotted in the sand at Newport Beach; man says it slithered by his feet: 'It was huge'

    abc7.com/story/rattlesnake-spo

    #snakes #rattlesnakes

  5. If you're not following me, there is a post above this one about a baby rattlesnake I found right next to the porch when I got home and then relocated about a mile away. I forgot to change the visibility to public.

    So there is this widespread belief that if you relocate a rattlesnake, it will die, therefore "might as well kill them anyway."

    I'm in the process of compiling studies about this topic. There is some truth to the fact that relocated snakes don't fare so well, but there is significant nuance here. It'll be the topic of a blog post!

    Either way, the bottom line for me is that moving that little snake out to the edge of town means one of two things will happen: it will find a new home and thrive; or, it will help feed road runners, king snakes and anything else that eats rattlesnakes. Either one is fine with me. I won't kill them.

    #HerpReport #Snakes #Rattlesnakes #herps

  6. Giant rattlesnakes lock in wild dance on California street as bite cases climb

    A California man got quite the surprise during his morning commute when he stumbled on a pair of…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #AnthonyDamore #California #LindaMartin #Rattlesnakes #Science #Stormdrain #venomousreptiles
    newsbeep.com/us/793282/

  7. The Guardian: California toddler bitten by rattlesnake ‘hiding under’ Amazon package

    Three-year-old girl landed in ICU after snake bit her while grabbing a package outside her family’s Santa Clarita home

    theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j

    #LosAngelesCounty #rattlesnakes

  8. Oregon hikers warned after 3-foot rattlesnake silently slithers by Smith Rock trail

    A summer hike at Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park became an uneasy reminder that visitors are sharing the…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #CentralOregonDaily #NorthernPacificrattlesnake #ODFW #oregon #Rattlesnakes #rockylandscape #Science #SmithRockStatePark
    newsbeep.com/us/769276/

  9. Hmm, another rattlesnake bite call and cardiac event on the trails yesterday here in Ventura County. 🤔 It was not that warm near the coast, so that rattlesnake bite must have been inland. #EMS #VenturaCounty #rattlesnakes

  10. Conejo Open Space Foundation:

    On June 3, join us

    for "Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know."

    Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors.

    On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will be held at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA.

    Topics will include:

    Why encounters may be increasing this year
    What to do if you see a rattlesnake
    How to reduce attractants around your home
    Safety tips for hikers, families, and pets
    Common myths and misconceptions
    The ecological role of rattlesnakes in our environment.

    secure.lglforms.com/form_engin

    #rattlesnakes #ThousandOaks #ConejoValley #wildlife #VenturaCounty

  11. This Venomous Snake Bites More People in the US Than Any Other

    Copperhead snake© iStock.com/David Kenny Copperheads are the sneaky neighbors of the snake world. They quietly live in woodpiles,…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #copperhead #CopperheadBite #copperheadbites #copperheadsnake #copperheads #Rattlesnakes #Science #venomoussnake
    newsbeep.com/us/620068/

  12. ANOTHER ONE?!

    KCLU: New warning issued about rattlesnakes after the seventh snake bite of the year in Ventura County

    "...A woman was bitten on Long Canyon Trail in the Wood Ranch of Simi Valley area just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon. She was airlifted out of the area for treatment...."

    kclu.org/2026-04-30/new-warnin

    #VenturaCounty #rattlesnakes #ConejoValley #snakes

  13. "...The incident is the second snakebite-related emergency on a Montecito hiking trail this month, according to authorities...." #rattlesnakes #SantaBarbara

  14. LA Times: Hiker survives rattlesnake bite on a Southern California trail

    "A rattlesnake has bitten another hiker in Southern California, sending her to the hospital after being carried off the trail by firefighters over the weekend, according to Santa Barbara County officials.

    On Sunday around 3:38 p.m., the Montecito Fire Protection District responded to the Buena Vista Trail to aid an injured hiker, according to an agency social media post. The female hiker was about three-quarters of a mile up the trail when she was bitten on the ankle. "

    (paywall)
    latimes.com/california/story/2

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #SantaBarbara

  15. KTLA: 6th rattlesnake bite reported in Ventura County in less than a month

    "...A sixth rattlesnake bite in less than a month, including one that was deadly, was reported in Ventura County over the weekend.

    The victim, described only as a male, was bitten near CSU Channel Islands in Camarillo around 4 p.m. Sunday but was not on campus property, Ventura County Fire Department spokesperson Andrew Dowd told KTLA...."

    ktla.com/news/ventura-county/v

    #rattlesnakes #VenturaCounty #hiking

  16. VCSTAR: Rattlesnake bite sends Ventura County teen to hospital for days

    "...When she hit a particularly narrow stretch, the 14-year-old got off her bike to walk through but slipped on an uneven patch of ground...."

    (paywall, paper has hardly any content nowadays)

    vcstar.com/story/news/special-

    #rattlesnakes #conejovalley #VenturaCounty

  17. TO Acorn: As rattlesnakes reemerge, local expert stresses awareness

    "...“Stay on the path whenever you walk, and if you are in tall grass where you can’t see your shoes, that’s not a good place to be,” Solis said. “If you are wearing Air- Pods or headphones, make sure one ear is open so you can hear your surroundings.” ..."

    "...Subject experts don’t go so far as suggesting staying indoors until the end of rattlesnake season, but they do recommend taking simple precautions like staying on wide, well-used trails if you’ll be hiking; avoiding putting hands or feet where you can’t see them and avoiding tall grass or heavy brush...."

    toacorn.com/articles/as-rattle

    #rattlesnakes #safety #hiking #mtb

  18. @ai6yr This time of year be especially wary of infant #rattlesnakes because they have not yet developed control over how much venom to inject. If they bite you, you may get a dose far worse than an adult snake. That means less time for you to get the antivenom. They are also not so good at staying away from people so you are more likely to get in close proximity before they rattle, or just bite. I had more than a few encounters with adults and juvenile rattlesnakes over the years I hiked in the Angeles National Forest every weekend. Got bit once on the shoe but it didn’t penetrate skin.

  19. "...“Give rattlesnakes at least three to four feet of space, and more for larger individuals,” he said. “Keep your distance, take a few photos to add to a community science platform like iNaturalist, and then allow yourself and the snake to continue on in your journey.”

    When you’re enjoying a trail, stick to the designated path and avoid walking in tall grass or areas where you cannot see the ground.

    During a hike, if you need to take a break on a log or a rock, make sure to inspect it before taking a seat. ..."

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #safety

  20. LA Times: It’s not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here’s what’s happening

    "...Taylor said she’d already had about 10 to 20 times the number of calls she usually receives from those in her community.

    Why? Simply put: The snakes have been more active — and so have people.

    Unseasonably warm weather patterns, including the unprecedented heatwave in March, have driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats in search of food and mates a month ahead of the typical start of rattlesnake season, Taylor said. Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents. ..."

    (paywall)
    latimes.com/california/story/2

    #rattlesnakes #hiking #biking #SoCal

  21. Ventura County Fire has a Remote Rescue (off trail) at Rose Valley Falls for a rattlesnake bite. #VenturaCounty #EMS #rattlesnakes #SearchAndRescue

    Update: this call
    m.ai6yr.org/@vcfddispatch_bot/

  22. Officially, FOUR rattlesnake bites here locally, one fatal. (officials finally providing cohesive information here)

    LA Times: A second fatal rattlesnake bite on a Southern California hiking trail

    "...A 46-year-old Moorpark woman died from a rattlesnake bite, the second fatal bite in Southern California in recent weeks.
    Ventura County received four rattlesnake bite reports since March 14, compared with nine bites total in 2025.
    Record-breaking heat is probably driving rattlesnakes onto trails, prompting authorities to remind hikers about precautions..."

    (Paywall)
    latimes.com/california/story/2

    #rattlesnakes #VenturaCounty #ThousandOaks

  23. Better article

    Rattlesnake bite leads to death of 46-year-old woman in Thousand Oaks

    "....A 46-year-old woman has died after being bitten by a rattlesnake in the Wildwood Regional Park area in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura Medical Examiner’s Office said.

    The woman, who was bitten March 14, was one of two people to have recently received rattlesnake bites in the Thousand Oaks area...."

    toacorn.com/articles/rattlesna

    #rattlesnakes #ThousandOaks #VenturaCounty

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