While the heat wave has obviously curbed many local hikers' routines, it hasn't put a dent in the routine of one SoCal resident: the rattlesnake. Although it's easy to get used to signs posted at local hiking spots, stumbling upon a rattlesnake can cause the exact type of reaction you seek to avoid. The adage "Don't bother them and they won't bother you," may be all you need - what person wants to provoke......