BG – I live in UC too, I have heard of other friends/neighbors on canyons finding them. I know of one couple that found a healthy 5-footer in their kitchen. After I heard this, I ruled out all canyon homes in San Diego. My husband and I have considered a move to olivenhain/rsf in a couple of years, fear of rattlesnakes has been what holds me back. I am truly phobia-afraid – I get hysterical seeing snakes on tv or at the zoo.
Navydoc – the answer is yes, it is absolutely dying. But I can guarantee not by me – hopefully the hubby would respond to the hysterical screaming before I passed out and made myself an easy target for the snake.