Rattlesnake Season Begins

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With the rains came more vegetation… with the vegetation comes more rodents… and that means more snakes. If you plan to go outdoors at all this spring (and summer or fall) please be aware of snakes. As it gets warmer, the reptiles come out to sun themselves. In fact, the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority has already had baby rattlers spotted in its preserve. Learn the do’s and don’t’s of the trail and how to handle wildlife encounters BEFORE you … Read More

Rattlesnakes and Summertime

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If you’ve lived in the region for any length of time you know that snakes live here too. They like to sun themselves to raise their body temperature.  On hot days especially you may find them on the sidewalk, street, on a trail or even in your yard.  Snakes provide a necessary balance to our ecosystem.  Without snakes, the rodent (think mice and rat) population will increase rapidly.  If you encounter a snake at your house, use your garden hose … Read More

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