With warmer days upon us, rattlesnakes are coming out of hibernation to seek out some sunlight. Arizona, which sees around 200 reported rattlesnake bites a year, is home to 13 species of rattlesnakes, with eight or nine species living in…
, is home to 13 species of rattlesnakes, with eight or nine species living in southeastern Arizona.Some rattlers slither a mile or more from their dens to places where they spend the summer, say department biologists.
"If you encounter a snake, take one or two steps back in an effort to get out of striking range," said Keith Boesen, director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center.Avoid reaching into areas obscured by brush or rocks, there's no telling what lies in waiting in those hidden spaces. You could be reaching blindly into a shrub or brush where a snake may be hanging out.
You should also cover drainage holes with quarter-inch hardware cloth. A one-inch opening is an open door to a snake.
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