With the warming weather in the East Bay, park officials have issued a rattlesnake advisory due to an expected surge in snake encounters. The East Bay Regional Park District warns that rattlesnakes become more active in early spring after winter hibernation. Encounter risks are greatest between April and October when both snakes and humans are outdoors. To mitigate risks, officials recommend various safety measures, including staying on marked trails and being aware of surroundings. In the event of a snake bite, immediate medical assistance is crucial.
"Rattlesnakes are native to California and, like other snakes, emerge from winter hibernation in early spring and become more active..."
"To avoid dangerous encounters with rattlesnakes, the EBRPD recommends scanning the ground when you walk, staying on trails and avoiding high grasses..."
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