Rattlesnakes love to sunbathe and the weather is just right for them now. A Richland woman found that out when her dog was bitten during a hike up Badger Mountain.

But did you know that your pets can get a rattlesnake vaccine at the vet? Luckily, that's what this woman did and her pup is going to be okay.

Even if you get the vaccine and your pet is bitten, they still need to be treated by a vet right away, but the symptoms are less severe.

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