Credit: Shutterstock Shake, Rattle and Whoa! Was That a Rattlesnake?
Mar. 17, 2026 | 10:46 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Rattlesnakes are common in San Diego, especially in rural or canyon areas and when the weather warms up.
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Snakes Alive! Animal Services Wrangles Backyard Rattler
Apr. 14, 2017 | 9:30 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
It’s spring and it seems everyone is enjoying the sunshine, even snakes. A Rancho Peñasquitos couple found a red diamond rattler in their backyard Monday evening and called County Animal Services for help. Animal Control Officer Joni Palumbo responded to the call. She’s handled snake calls before but never with a snake this large. The […]
VIDEO: Snake on the Trail! What Do I Do?
May 27, 2016 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
You’re hiking along one of our many awesome trails and you stop in your tracks because – eek! – there’s a rattlesnake in the path. What do you do?
April Showers Bring More than Flowers
Apr. 26, 2012 | 12:15 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Spring is in the air, and rattlesnakes are on the ground. We have a few tips to help reduce your chances of getting bitten.