Venomous rattlesnake removed from Calabasas backyard play area
Firefighters removed a venomous rattlesnake from a backyard play area in Calabasas, prompting renewed warnings about snake activity in warm months.
CALABASAS, Calif. — A Southern California family is counting its blessings after firefighters removed a venomous rattlesnake that had slithered into a backyard play area, where children regularly play among scattered toys. The frightening discovery has renewed warnings from wildlife officials about snake activity during the warmer months, according to The New York Post.