May 10, 2021 11:54 AM EDT
Spring has arrived and it is accompanied by warm weather and dry, hot conditions in most regions of California. The encounters of humans with snakes are expected as these evasive animals become very active during this period of the year. Majority of the native snakes are not harmful.
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CDFW
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) urges the prevention of the rattlesnake, a venomous species, and having knowledge of the action to take in the rare incident of a bite. Rattlesnakes may be discovered in various habitats, from coastal to desert, and are common in California.