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Rattlesnake Season Returns: Stay Alert in SoCal Trails

3/25/2026

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Rattlesnake season has returned to Southern California, with sightings in Huntington Beach.
The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve reports an increase in Southern Pacific rattlesnakes active due to recent heatwaves.
In Redlands, officials remind residents to stay alert on trails as rattlesnakes emerge from hibernation and are active during cooler parts of the day.
Precautions include wearing long pants, keeping dogs leashed, and listening for rattles.

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Rattlesnake season has returned to Southern California, with sightings in Huntington Beach.
The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve reports an increase in Southern Pacific rattlesnakes active due to recent heatwaves.
In Redlands, officials remind residents to stay alert on trails as rattlesnakes emerge from hibernation and are active during cooler parts of the day.
Precautions include wearing long pants, keeping dogs leashed, and listening for rattles.