SEASONAL BEHAVIOR

Apr 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Staying Safe When Rattlesnakes Pop Up Early in SCV

This year has brought warmer temperatures sooner than usual to Santa Clarita Valley, waking up rattlesnakes earlier and pushing them into areas where people walk, hike, or just hang out. Unlike some animals that hide from cold, these snakes actually prefer the heat and become active as soon as the s

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