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As temperatures rise, more critters in the desert may start coming out

Posted at 4:19 AM, Mar 27, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-27 09:43:05-04

TUCSON, Ariz. - As temperatures continue increasing more and more critters will start coming out.

Rattlesnakes, gopher snakes, tarantulas and Gila monsters are just a few of the more common animals we can see in the desert,

While gopher snakes and tarantulas might not pose as great of danger, animal experts say there are others you need to watch out for.

Rattlesnakes and Gila monsters are some of the few that animal experts say you need to keep your distance from.

If you ever come in contact and are bitten by any of these animals, animal experts say you should seek medical attention immediately.