California Poison Control System (CPCS) is reminding Santa Clarita residents of the dangers of rattlesnakes and providing information on how to stay safe around them, officials said Wednesday. Now that hot weather is here, rattlesnakes are more likely to be found on hiking trails and sunning in rural areas. Most rattlesnake bites occur between the months of April and October, ...
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Snake Season Slithers Its Way To Santa Clarita, Officials Offer Tips
Santa Clarita residents have recently come face to face with scaly, slithering creatures as a result of warmer weather. Residents are being warned to avoid snakes, and seek medical attention if they are bitten. “The most common age range of snake bites is in adult males from 18 to 34 years of age. Most of the bites are on their ...
Read More »Placerita Canyon Docent-Naturalist Discusses Snakes In Santa Clarita
A docent-naturalist at Placerita Canyon Nature Center and an avid butterflier, Paul Levine discusses snakes in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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