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Rattlesnake Surge Sparks Safety Alert | Mesa News
A viral video of two rattlesnakes “combat dancing” in Thousand Oaks has sparked national attention — but it’s overshadowed by a deadly spike in rattlesnake bites across California. With nearly 250 calls to the Poison Control System in just six months and three deaths — an unprecedented number for the system’s 30-year history — experts are sounding the alarm. Rattlesnakes, California’s only native venomous snakes, are becoming more dangerous as temperatures rise. Officials urge calm encounters and simple prevention: clear your yard of rodents, their favorite snack. It’s a wild spectacle — but…
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