As temperatures continue to rise, the risk of rattlesnake encounters does as well. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is warning people to stay aware of these animals when going out.
Some of the state’s most common species include the Western diamondback and black-tailed rattlesnakes.
The agency says rattlesnakes become most active from March to October but can also appear when unseasonably warm temperatures bring them out of hibernation
The department recommends watching your step at home — and remaining on trails when you're outside. If bitten by a rattlesnake, call 911 and limit activity as much as possible until help arrives.
Rattlesnakes are not naturally aggressive toward humans and usually bite only if provoked.
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