Increased Rainfall Linked to Higher Rattlesnake Bite Risk, Study Finds

A study by CU Boulder found that an increase in rain resulted in a measurable increase in rattlesnake bites in California between 1997 and 2007, possibly due to the swell in local rodent populations. While there are rattlesnakes throughout Colorado, it is unlikely that you will be bitten as they have an elaborate defensive strategy. However, if you are bitten, seek immediate medical attention.