Rattlesnakes

Rattlesnakes may be poisonous, but they don't want to bite anything bigger than they can swallow.

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This year, higher number of rattlesnakes means higher chance of finding one on your property. Leaping Lizard Rescue is a non profit organization that rescues animals using humane tactics. Hear Barbie Hoffman describe her approach below:

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Listen below to hear Barbie Hoffman describe the largest rattlesnake she's had to deal with.

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To visit the Leaping Lizard Rescue website, and see  a list of Do's and Don'ts on handling Rattlesnakes, click here.

The California Department of Fish and Game also has some advice pertaining to rattlesnakes here .