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Health & Fitness

Attention All Pass Area Residents & Visitors

It is starting to get warmer outside however here in Southern California, The Inland Empire and desert beyond are the epicenter of snake bite activity.

I know we live in a prime area for various wildlife. I want to urge everyone to take precaution especially for small animals. I have seen an increase of large Hawks hovering above our yard as well as my neighbor encountering evidence of Rattle Snakes .

It is imperative to watch small animals as well as larger ones from wildlife dangers as well as other dangers.

My neighbor in North Banning Ca. area informed me this morning that he had "found 2 baby Rattle Snake sheddings on his covered cement back patio. Please protect your family and your pets. Be safe and don't look for danger. Usually it's just waiting to find us"

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It is starting to get warmer outside however here in Southern California, The Inland Empire and desert beyond are the epicenter of snake bite activity.

Please be prepared ahead of time should pets become unfortunate victims.

Find out what's happening in Banning-Beaumontwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

THIS LOCATION HAS AN EMERGENCY ...AFTER HOURS SERVICE
Banning Veterinary Hospital
3559 West Ramsey Street Suite B
Banning, CA
92220
Phone: (951) 849-6234

Here are more Emergency numbers to post on the fridge, speed dial list and  the phone ahead of time
http://www.wellness.com/find/animal%20hospital/ca/beaumont

If a person has been bitten please seek medical attention A.S.A.P. CALL 911

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