Sixth rattlesnake bite in Ventura County this month sparks safety concerns

A sixth rattlesnake bite has been reported in Ventura County, California, in less than a month. The latest incident occurred near California State University Channel Islands, where a man was bitten and rushed to the hospital. He was treated with antivenom and is in stable condition, officials confirmed. This brings the county alarmingly close to its total of nine bites recorded for all of last year, underscoring an unusual spike. Experts point to a warmer-than-average spring and heavy winter rai