California county records sixth person bitten by rattlesnake in under a month

Ventura County, California, has reported its sixth rattlesnake bite in under a month, reaching two-thirds of the total bites recorded for 2025. The latest incident involved a man bitten on Sunday near California State University Channel Islands, prompting a paramedic response. This surge in encounters, which has already led to two fatalities across southern California, is attributed to warmer spring temperatures causing reptiles to emerge earlier. The escalating number of bites highlights a significant public safety concern regarding rattlesnake activity in the region.