S.L.R. MagazineUK Heavy Metallers RATTLESNAKES Release Cover of Saxon’s “And The Bands Played On” and Official Visualizer. #rattlesnakes
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AI6YR BenKTLA: 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...."
https://ktla.com/news/ventura-county/ventura-county-rattlesnake-bite-sixth-reported/
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)
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...."
https://www.toacorn.com/articles/as-rattlesnakes-reemerge-local-expert-stresses-awareness/
As rattlesnakes reemerge, local expert stresses awareness
As rattlesnakes emerge early from winter hibernation across the region, locals are reporting sightings earlier than usual. While most people steer clear of them, animal expert Marco Solis deals daily to safely remove and relocate the reptiles. Not only have sightings been reported and shared multiple times on social media, but three bites were reported in as many weeks recently <a href="https://www.toacorn.com/articles/as-rattlesnakes-reemerge-local-expert-stresses-awareness/">[…]</a>
David J. Atkinson@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.
"...“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. ..."
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. ..."
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