While 2026 may be considered the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, it seems like many people have felt more like this has been the Year of the Snake. That is especially true in California, where there have been a higher number of rattlesnake sightings than normal this year, which experts say is due to the warmer weather.
There have also been some unusual snake sightings this year, like the yellow-bellied sea snake that was spotted on a California beach this summer. The snake is native to more tropical locations, so it was unusual to spot the serpent on the U.S. shoreline.
Now, people in one California town may have a new unexpected guest in their midst after the Santa Ana Police Department posted a warning on Facebook about a highly venomous snake that was spotted in the region. According to the post, which featured a snap of the snake, the reptile was between 4 and 5 feet long…