Ventura County, California, officials issued a countywide warning after yet another rattlesnake bit an individual – the seventh reported bite since mid-March.
The Ventura County Fire Department said in a Facebook post that firefighters responded to yet another rattlesnake bite, this time off Long Canyon trail in Wood Ranch.
“With this increase in snake activity, we wanted to share some important rattlesnake safety information: Rattlesnakes are active this time of year and often found on or near trails, in brush, and around rocks and logs. Take a few simple steps to stay safe,” the department wrote, urging residents to stay on marked trails while hiking and watch their step, wear boots and long pants, and look before stepping over rocks or logs.
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In the event that a person is bitten, the department advises them to “stay calm, limit movement, and call 911 immediately.”
“Do NOT use a tourniquet or try
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