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Teen girl bitten by rattlesnake in Ventura County; officials warn public to stay alert

A teenage girl bitten by a rattlesnake near a Thousand Oaks trailhead received prompt anti-venom treatment as officials report a rise in local snake bite incidents.

Summary by KTLA 5
Wildlife experts are warning residents to take precautions following an uptick in reports of rattlesnake bites involving hikers and bikers across the Southland. On March 20, a teen girl fell off her bike and was bitten by a rattlesnake near the Wendy Drive trailhead in Thousand Oaks around 7:30 p.m. Emergency help was contacted and [...]

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A teenage girl was bitten by a rattlesnake in Ventura County, while the warmer weather provokes numerous encounters with these poisonous reptiles in California. The incident occurred when the young woman was probably walking or cycling on a local trail, according to ABC 7, although authorities have not revealed the exact location. She was quickly attended by emergency services and is reported to be in stable condition. State authorities have emp…

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KTLA 5 broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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