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Topic: rattlesnakes

A Western rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), the species common in Southern California

Tuesday, 7/21, 06:58 AM

Rattlesnake season is here: what Southern Californians should know

Warm months are when rattlesnakes are most active across the Southland's foothills, canyons and brush-edged yards.
Most bites happen when someone reaches or steps where they cannot see.
Here is how to avoid one, and exactly what to do, and not do, if it happens.

rattlesnakes — news and stories on this topic

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