If you decide to come southbound to the southern fringes of Kern County,The Mojave Green is Known to habitate that area.They are usually no longer than 2 ft. Tops,& As I understand it,There is NO Anti-venin for this particular Rattler,though I haven't heard of anyone Kicking the Bucket,Either!I have eaten quite a few Rattlesnakes,& NONE tasted like Chicken!Rattlesnake tastes just like Rattlesnake with a slight hint of...Rattlesnake!Don't be surprised to see a Rattlesnake swimming,ALL snakes can swim!I've seen 2 at 1 time,Swimming on The Kern River,& 1 on Lake Isabella!Be Careful & Good Luck!