Rattlesnake encounters are rare, but spring is that time of year when hikers, runners and dog walkers are more likely to encounter one in Southern California. Warmer and dry weather means more ...

according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The rattle, like a maraca, is what distinguishes them from other snakes. Baby rattlesnakes usually have a small rattle or button when ...

They swim too, according to the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. Here’s what you need to know. “Rattlesnakes can climb trees but they’re not the ...