An unusually warm spring across Southern California is prompting snakes – especially rattlesnakes – to come out sooner this year. John Lauermann, a field herpetologist who studies reptiles, snakes and amphibians in their natural habitats, said recent temperature patterns are a big reason behind the uptick. “It’s not the hot days, it’s the low temperatures ... The post Warm Spring Brings Early Spike In Snakes Across Santa Clarita Valley appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less