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Snakes in Heat: Myths and Realities | Fresno News
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When California’s heat hits triple digits, snakes aren’t basking—they’re fleeing. These cold-blooded creatures can overheat and die in midday sun, so they seek cool havens like rodent burrows, rock crevices, or even under AC units. They’re most active April to October but shift to dawn, dusk, or night during scorchers. In winter, below 60°F, they enter brumation—slowing metabolism to survive. Snakes aren’t aggressive; their rattle is a warning, not a threat. Just leave them be—they’re just trying to stay cool and safe.
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