While the species of snake involved in the third fatal California bite of 2026 has yet to be determined, two other people have already died from rattlesnake bites in the state this year (Getty) A Northern California woman has died after being bitten multiple times by a venomous snake,

Video above: Uptick in rattlesnake sightings reported in Southern California. Report aired on March 26, 2026. A woman was bitten by a rattlesnake in Palos Verdes Estates late last week, and while she is expected to survive,

The Inland Taipan is a venomous snake with the world’s deadliest bite. With venom capable of killing a human in minutes, this seasonally color-changing snake is feared. Unfortunately, because the public is not well informed about the Inland Taipan,

The state of Florida is home to six types of venomous snakes, and they're starting to get active as temperatures warm, state wildlife officials warn.