Transparency - California rattlesnake bites spike with three 2026 fatalities

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California rattlesnake bites spike with three 2026 fatalities

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What specific species of snake caused the death of the 78-year-old woman in Redwood Valley?

What is the exact number of rattlesnake bites recorded by the California Poison Control System in the first three months of 2026?

What are the long-term health outcomes for survivors of rattlesnake bites, such as Bailey Vanden Bossche?

Are there any specific environmental or human factors beyond weather contributing to the increase in snake encounters?

What is the current availability and distribution of antivenom in California hospitals, especially in rural areas?

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