Warm winter brings early rattlesnake activity to Colorado

It's not your imagination. This is a weird rattlesnake season. Here's what's happening

Unseasonably warm weather patterns have accelerated rattlesnake activity and the chances of run-ins with humans, experts say.

Warm winter brings early rattlesnake activity to Colorado

A warmer than usual winter is causing rattlesnakes to emerge earlier than normal, prompting experts to urge caution, but emphasizing that risk to humans remains low.

Warm Spring Brings Early Spike In Snakes Across Santa Clarita Valley

An unusually warm spring across Southern California is prompting snakes – especially rattlesnakes – to come out sooner this year. John Lauermann, a field herpetologist who studies reptiles, snakes and amphibians in their natural habitats, said recent temperature patterns are a big reason behind the uptick. “It’s not the hot days, it’s the low temperatures ... The post Warm Spring Brings Early Spike In Snakes Across Santa Clarita Valley appeared …