Page 10 - July 2020 Issue

California Department of
California Department of
California Department of
California Department of
LIVING California Department of
LIVING
LIVING
LIVING
LIVING
Fish and Wildlife
Fish and Wildlife
Fish and Wildlife
Fish and Wildlife
Fish and Wildlife
TR
TRUSTS
TR of Rattlesnakes as the Weather Warms snakes come out - they avoid the midday However, the potential of
TRUSUSTTSS
TRUSUSTTSS
CDFW Offers Tips for Steering Clear
heat. In general, snakes are not
Up aggressive. When people are bit, it’s most encountering a rattlesnake should not
As stay-at-home rules are relaxed often because the animal was surprised. deter anyone from venturing outdoors.
• A Free Consultation around the state of California, hikers are The most basic but important tip to The California Poison Control System
• A Living Trust - Single or Married undoubtedly anxious to take advantage remember: If you’re outdoors, make sure notes that the chances of being bitten
• Pour-Over Will(s) of the opportunity to visit their favorite to stay on trails, as you’ll be in a better are small compared to the risk of other
• Power(s) of Attorney For: hills, mountains, paths and trails. It’s position to see (and avoid) a snake if it’s environmental injuries. Most bites
Health Care, Asset Management important to remember that snakes are on the path or crossing in front of you. occur between the months of April and
• All Transfer Documents to Trust enjoying the fine weather this time of Rattlesnakes are widespread in October when snakes and humans are
• Notarization Fees Included most active outdoors.
year as well. California and are found in a variety of
With the coming of summer, snakes of habitats throughout the state, from coastal CDFW provides tips for safely living
Free Family Information Packet
many species are through hunkering to desert. They may also turn up around in snake country on its website, as well
NO EXTRA CHARGE down, making human encounters with homes and yards in brushy areas and as tips for keeping snakes out of your
FOR IN-HOME SERVICES these elusive creatures more likely. under wood piles. Rattlesnakes will likely yard and what do to do (and not do) in
Although most native snakes are retreat if given room and are not the event of a snake bite.
SIRKIN & SIRKIN harmless, the California Department of provoked or threatened. Most bites occur Additional resources can be found
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recommends when a rattlesnake is handled or on the “Living with Rattlesnakes”
page at www.CaliforniaHerps.com and
accidentally brushed against by someone
800-300-9977 giving the venomous rattlesnake plenty walking or climbing. at www.wildlife.ca.gov/keep-me-wild.
of space and knowing what to do in the
rare event of a bite. Early mornings and On occasion, rattlesnake bites have
late afternoons are prime times for when caused severe injury - even death.
Understand Cholesterol
Your provider will usually
Cholesterol is checked look at your total cholesterol
with a blood test. The test first. Your total cholesterol
works best if you don’t eat or should be under 200. If you
drink anything for at least 8 already have heart disease or
hours before the test. you have heart disease risk
What do the cholesterol factors, such as smoking,
numbers mean? diabetes, or high blood pressure, your
Your total cholesterol is made up of provider will also look at your LDL and
two types of cholesterol: LDL (low- HDL results.
density lipoproteins) and HDL (high- If your cholesterol is in the desirable
density lipoproteins). range and you are healthy, have it
High levels of LDL increase your checked again in 5 years.
chances of heart disease. It is sometimes If your cholesterol is borderline high
called the “bad cholesterol.” or high, or you have heart disease, your
High levels of HDL decrease your next step depends on your LDL and HDL
chances of heart disease. It is sometimes levels and your other conditions or risk
called the “good cholesterol.” factors. Ask your provider about this.

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10 July 2020