A 3-year-old girl was bitten by a venomous Southern Pacific rattlesnake while retrieving an Amazon package from her family’s yard in Santa Clarita, California. The incident occurred on July 13 when Addy Barajas, the toddler, excitedly ran to open a gift delivered to her home. The snake was hiding under the padded envelope, biting her left hand. Her mother, Lynn Barajas, immediately rushed her to a nearby grocery store parking lot, where an ambulance transported her to a hospital. Addy received antivenom treatment and was later transferred to a pediatric intensive care unit for two additional doses over two days. She has since recovered but remains bruised. The family has launched a GoFundMe to cover medical expenses and lost income after Manuel Barajas, the father, missed work to care for his daughter. Experts note that California has seen an unusually high number of rattlesnake bites this year, with 277 reported by mid-2024, compared to the annual average of 290 to 390. Unseasonably warm weather may have contributed to increased snake activity earlier in the year.
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Toddler bitten by rattlesnake under Amazon package
By The Unbiased Times AI
July 22, 2026 • 4:19 AM• Updated July 22, 2026 • 4:42 AM
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All sources agree on the core facts of the incident, including the toddler's bite, the snake's location under the Amazon package, and the subsequent medical treatment. The reporting diverges slightly in emphasis, with some outlets highlighting the rising number of rattlesnake bites in California this year, while others focus more on the family's financial burden and recovery. However, no distinct narrative silos emerge, as all sources present the event neutrally and without conflicting interpretations.
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