Rattlesnake chunk reported off path in Simi Valley – NBC Los Angeles

Firefighters responded to a rattlesnake chunk in Simi Valley on Thursday in what fireplace officers say is the seventh reported chunk in Ventura County since mid-March.

The incident was reported off Lengthy Canyon Path within the Wooden Ranch neighborhood, based on the Ventura County Hearth Division.

This comes after county officers mentioned earlier this month they had been receiving a “excessive quantity” of rattlesnake experiences and warned folks to remain vigilant when exterior.

Rattlesnakes grow to be extra lively within the spring — when the climate is hotter and drier — with most bites occurring between April and October, based on the California Division of Fish and Wildlife. The reptiles usually could be discovered close to trails, brush and rocks.

Hearth officers are urging hikers to put on lengthy pants and boots, comply with designated trails and watch the place they step, particularly when close to rocks or logs.

If a chunk does occur, VCFD says to not use a tourniquet or attempt to do away with the venom; as an alternative, restrict motion and name 911.