The arrival of spring will bring rattlesnakes out of the lairs throughout the San Bernardino National Forest, prompting rangers Wednesday to remind hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to be extra careful while navigating trails in the preserve.
“As temperatures rise, rattlesnakes become more active in the forest,” according to a U.S. Forest Service statement. “Stay alert, watch where you step and keep pets close.”
There already have been snake encounters reported in Riverside County. A hiker was bitten by a rattler on a trail north of Moreno Valley near the beginning of the month. The victim was airlifted to a hospital for treatment and survived…