Rattlesnakes

• Dog bitten on face by rattlesnake in Coldstream

  A North Okanagan resident and her dog had quite the scare when a rattlesnake attacked on a hiking trail in Coldstream.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2021
  
• Rattlesnakes on a plain: How cars, pollution and suburbia threaten these mysterious creatures

  A university professor says rattlesnakes are threatened in B.C., and many populations are declining at alarming rates.

  Environment

  Jun 12, 2020
  
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• More people in Lethbridge river valley could increase snake bites this summer: Expert

  Those enjoying the Lethbridge river valley should be cautious of wildlife in the trails.

  Environment

  May 5, 2020
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• ‘I am going to get bit eventually’: Alberta rattlesnake wrangler keeps citizens safe

  Ryan Heavy Head's life-long love of snakes has prepared him for an unusual job in southern Alberta.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2019
• Okanagan family’s dog fighting for life after rattlesnake bite

  It happened in a flash and left a family pet struggling to survive.

  Jun 15, 2019
• Astonishing 45 rattlesnakes found under man’s home after he spotted ‘a few’ on his property

  A man decided to enlist the help of professionals after he spotted “a few” snakes under his Texas home.

  Trending

  Mar 20, 2019
• How to protect your dogs from rattlesnakes in the Lethbridge area

  Rattlesnakes are out and about right now and while many people know the precautions to take when walking in known snake areas, how to protect man's best friend may be less clear.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2018
• Rattlesnakes are out of hibernation and more visible in Lethbridge

  "If you see motorcycles on the road, you might run into rattlesnakes in the coulees."

  Canada

  May 16, 2018
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• Report points to urban development in Lethbridge for spike in rattlesnake encounters

  Each year, the City of Lethbridge runs a rattlesnake mitigation program to help reduce the number of snake encounters in the city. Katelyn Wilson reports on why this year has been busy.

  Environment

  Oct 5, 2017
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• ‘Everything was tingling’: Lethbridge woman recovering from a rattlesnake bite

  Jamie Marou is still recovering 10 days after she was bit by a rattlesnake. It's a scare the 31-year-old will never forget.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2016