As hot temperatures hit California, you may notice more rattlesnakes hanging out on hiking trails or basking in your backyard. Snakes thrive in warm weather, with peak rattlesnake season extending ...

You’re enjoying a summer hike with your dog when you hear a yelp. She’s just been bitten by a rattlesnake. Now what? About 150,000 dogs in the U.S. are bitten by rattlesnakes each year, according to ...

The foothills in Idaho are popular places for Idahoans, but during the summer months, they are host to other inhabitants. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says rattlesnakes are found everywhere ...

Re “It’s rattlesnake season. What do you do if your dog gets bitten?” (May 24): Thank you for this handy description and tutorial for what to do if your dog is bitten by a rattlesnake. I was ...

TAOS — Piñon branches stirred in the breeze as Kira Hancock led her dog, Lou, down a hill and through underbrush on a recent Sunday. Suddenly, a dry rattle curled through the air. A coiled rattlesnake ...

Rattlesnake bites affect 150,000 pets each year. Prevent attacks by removing food, water sources and snake hiding spots. If your dog or cat gets bitten by a venomous snake, here's what to do. As hot ...