10 tips for surviving rattlesnake season in Tucson
- Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
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 southeastern Arizona.
They range far and wide — from deserts, canyons and forests to urban backyards.
Some rattlers slither a mile or more from their dens to places where they spend the summer, say department biologists.
The venomous vipers sometimes rattle before striking — but not always. So use these 10 tips to survive snake season wherever you go!
Watch your step!
UpdatedDon't put your hands where you can't see
UpdatedDon't approach or provoke the snakes
UpdatedRodent control
UpdatedOther possible deterrents
UpdatedCall your local emergency response department
UpdatedTips for if you're bitten: Go immediately to a hospital
UpdatedWhat bite victims should avoid
UpdatedDon’t forget about your pets
UpdatedA reminder about some species of rattlesnake
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The snake bites occurred while a woman was walking her dog and during a man's round of golf in Green Valley, officials said.
With warm weather upon Tucson, venomous critters such as rattlesnakes and scorpions are more active.
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