No, I didn't ask. I'm sure it's expensive.by cowgirl007 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
I plan to go out the 1st week of Nov. Just called the closest vet to make sure they stock anti-venom. 20915 Bear Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308 (760) 240-5228 Phew!by cowgirl007 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Whoa, 50 degree? Then I guess the Pacific Coast Rattlesnakes never do truly "hybernate"! I estimate in will take at least 1.5 hours from the hot springs to a vet. As long as they don't bite her face, she should survive. My dog is super allergic to bees and she got a bee bite on a hike once. We were over a mile from my car at the time. One mile of running with a 28 pound, puking dog iby cowgirl007 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Thank you for the trip report, Jobe. Sounds like the rattlesnakes are still somewhat active. Best to hike in early in the day. I feel it's best to let sunbathing snakes rest, but my terrier mix has never encountered a rattlesnake and I don't trust her to leave it be. If she comes across one and it starts rattling, I think she might go for it. If my dog get's bitten, it's more than an hour befoby cowgirl007 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California
Does anyone know when the rattlesnakes begin to hybernate/ become less active and when they become active along this trail? It might sound silly but I preffer to off leash hike with my dog and I want to minimize the risk. We went last year at the end of Nov and it was perfect. Thanks!by cowgirl007 - Deep Creek Hot Springs, Apple Valley, California