AZED-Rattlesnake season has arrived as temperatures have warmed up.
According to the Arizona Poison and Drug information center, there are 17 different types of rattlesnakes in Arizona and all are venomous.
There are about 8,000 venomous snakebites each year in the U.S and although rare they can be fatal.
It’s also the time of year that veterinarians start to see more dogs and cats brought to animal hospitals because they’ve been bitten by rattlesnakes.
KAWC’s Stephanie Sanchez has more on how you can help keep your pet safe from venomous snakes.
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