As temperatures increase, East Bay residents and rattlesnakes alike are venturing outdoors. The East Bay Regional Park District issued a rattlesnake advisory on May 8, informing visitors about safety measures as rattlesnakes become active following their hibernation in winter. Rattlesnakes typically emerge at dawn and dusk, crucial for regulating their body temperature. Although they help manage local rodent populations, rattlesnakes can pose a danger if threatened. Officials emphasize the need for caution while hiking, including paying attention to surroundings and avoiding tall grass where rattlesnakes might be resting.
While usually not an aggressive animal, rattlesnakes tend to avoid people, and bites are extremely rareâthey can be dangerous if they feel threatened.
The reptiles use the sun and changing temperatures to regulate their body functions. Rattlesnakes are a vital part of our California ecosystem.
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