Rattlesnakes are found in the southern Interior of B.C., and according to Wildsafe B.C., the leading provincial body in preventing conflict between people and wildlife, they are generally shy and non-aggressive. Last week, a woman is suspected of being bitten by a snake near Kamloops Lake, and while Wildsafe B.C. "It's possible that they unknowingly came too close to a rattlesnake or maybe stepped on it," said Wildsafe B.C. (Alan Hobler)According to Wildsafe B.C., fewer than five people a year are bitten by rattlesnakes in B.C. Wildsafe B.C.

Source: CBC News July 25, 2020 18:00 UTC