The rattlers are out in abundance right now. People are spotting them in the hills, on the trails and a couple were photographed swimming in Folsom Lake.
It doesn't happen often, but rattlesnakes do bite!
BTW, in 16 years living here, and being a frequent trail user, I've never seen one!
http://www.abc10.com...early/426742012
http://fox40.com/201...in-folsom-lake/