A 72-year-old man from Green Valley is recovering after a rattlesnake bit him on both ankles while walking in the dark near his home. The incident took place on June 9, 2025, on the 600 block of South Placita Prosperidad. The man was walking along the roadway when he felt sudden bites on each ankle, accompanied by the sound of a rattlesnake’s rattle. Due to the poor visibility, he did not see the snake before the encounter. Despite the bites, the man managed to walk several hundred feet to his residence and called 911.
Emergency medical personnel quickly responded, assessed him on the scene, and transported him to Banner โ University Medical Center in Tucson for further evaluation and treatment. Both ankles had two closely spaced puncture wounds, indicating a likely venomous snakebite. The patient’s condition has not been publicly disclosed. The Santa Rita Fire District advises the public to be cautious when walking outdoors at night, particularly in desert and rural areas where rattlesnakes and other wildlife are more active during warmer months.
