One of the rattlesnakes you may find in San Diego County is the red diamond rattlesnake. Though, snakes are so widespread in California that it's almost as likely for you to encounter one in your neighborhood as you would in the wild. Check out the CDFW's full list for more tips on being protected. Skip to content. What to Know Snake season has begun in California, and rattlesnakes are likely to show up in neighborhoods despite living in the wild.
Most rattlesnake bites occur between April and October. The rattle is noiseless until the baby rattler sheds its skin for the first time and adds another segment to the button. The rattle makes noise when the segments click against each other. If the snake is able to find a fair amount of food and grow well, it will shed its skin as much as 4 times a year, each time adding a new segment.
However, snake rattles do sometimes break off, due to wear and tear. And the number of times the snake sheds is variable according to conditions, so it would only be an estimate. Today, there are only a few cases of death as the result of a rattlesnake bite.
The medical treatment of bites is greatly improved. A person bitten by a rattlesnake should make a full recovery without lasting effects provided that medical treatment is found immediately. Seek medical attention immediately. There is no substance that you could use to repel rattlesnakes that would not also have adverse effects on children, pets, and wildlife. It is quite caustic and can seriously injure children and animals -- including any wildlife that comes into contact with it.
Some scam artists sell worthless substances ropes, gels, powders that they claim are snake deterrents. This snake is a California Special Concern Species because it is not very abundant.
West of the mountains, we also have a third, the speckled rattlesnake Crotalus mitchellii. Like its name suggests, it is very speckly, often with black spots making it look like the decomposed granite soils and rocks it is often found on you know the salt-and-pepper looking rocks? It is most abundant in rocky areas away from the coast, not usually seen in coastal areas. If you live anywhere near native habitat, you may encounter rattlesnakes in your own yard from time to time, particularly in the spring as the snakes emerge from hibernation to sun themselves, and then forage for food and find mates.
One spring I spent approximately 25 days on a project site in eastern Chula Vista, and I encountered about two rattlesnakes and one million ticks every single day. After each encounter I would spend the rest of the day with my hair standing on end over any little snap, crackle or pop around me. So what can you do to protect yourself from snakebites?
Many bites happen if a snake is accidentally stepped on while walking or touched while climbing or reaching for something. So, obviously do not grab or handle a rattlesnake, but also do not walk around barefoot outside. Wear hiking boots and long pants if in brushy areas. Do not touch or disturb a snake, even if it appears dead.
Carefully inspect logs or rocks before sitting on them. Never hike alone in remote areas. Be sure to teach children to respect snakes and leave them alone. In May , U. For more information, visit www. Find a Doctor. About Us. Community Programs.
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