Join us for “Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know,” an in-person presentation on June 3
Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors.
Increased rattlesnake sightings and reports of bites, including a fatal one, have some open space users on edge this year.
On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will be held at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
Topics will include:
- Why encounters may be increasing this year
- What to do if you see a rattlesnake
- How to reduce attractants around your home
- Safety tips for hikers, families, and pets
- Common myths and misconceptions
- The ecological role of rattlesnakes in our local environment.
The evening will include time for questions and discussion.
Dana Stangel, the executive director of Teranga Ranch Wildlife, is a wildlife educator, California Naturalist Instructor, and founder of Teranga Ranch, a Ventura County–based nonprofit focused on helping communities better understand and coexist with wildlife. A credentialed biology teacher, Dana leads field courses, interpretive programs, and community outreach throughout Southern California.
COSF board member John Noble is an expert herpetologist and rattlesnake relocator who provides free services through Ventura County Snake Relocators. He is a member of the Southwestern Herpetologists Society and recently retired after 26 years as the Conejo Valley Unified School System’s carpenter.
Presented in partnership with Teranga Ranch.
Held quarterly since 2019, the COSF Speaker Series has included wildlife experts Dana Stangel, Dr. Dan Cooper, Dr. Seth Riley, Dr. Jessica Sanchez, Dr. Julie Morley and the National Wildlife Federation’s regional executive director Beth Pratt, as well as climate authority Dr. Sean Anderson.
To sign up for this event, go to the registration page on our website. While this is a free event, we encourage a donation of $10 to support future Speaker Series presentations.
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