#RHOBH Star Kyle Is in Critical Condition After Being Bitten by a Venomous Snake
In a shocking and terrifying turn of events, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards has been hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a venomous snake bite during a weekend getaway in the California desert.
Sources close to the reality star tell us that Kyle, 56, had been enjoying a private wellness retreat with a few close friends in Joshua Tree when the incident occurred late Saturday afternoon. The group was reportedly hiking a remote trail when Kyle stepped off the path to take a photo of the stunning rock formations — a moment that nearly cost her life.
“She just screamed and dropped to the ground,” says an eyewitness who wishes to remain anonymous. “We didn’t even see the snake at first. It was a blur. She started sweating, her leg was swelling rapidly, and her breathing became erratic.”
The snake was later identified as a Mojave green rattlesnake — one of the most venomous snakes native to North America. Emergency services were called immediately, and paramedics arrived by helicopter within 25 minutes to airlift Kyle to a trauma center in Palm Springs.
As of Sunday evening, Kyle is reportedly in the ICU under close observation. While the antivenom was administered in time to save her life, doctors say the bite caused severe tissue damage and neurological symptoms that are being closely monitored.
“It’s a miracle she made it to the hospital in time,” said a medical staff member at Desert Regional Medical Center. “Her symptoms were progressing quickly. Another 15 minutes, and the outcome could have been very different.”
Kyle’s family, including her daughters Farrah, Alexia, Sophia, and Portia, have flown in to be by her side. Her estranged husband Mauricio Umansky is also reported to have arrived at the hospital late Saturday night.
Bravo fans across the globe have taken to social media to send messages of support, flooding Kyle’s Instagram with heartfelt wishes and prayers. Several of her RHOBH co-stars, including Dorit Kemsley and Sutton Stracke, posted emotional tributes and throwback photos with Kyle, calling her “a fighter” and “the glue of the group.”
“She’s tough. If anyone can survive this, it’s Kyle,” Sutton wrote on her story, accompanied by a photo of the two laughing during a cast trip in Aspen.
Meanwhile, production of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15 has been temporarily suspended as producers assess the situation. While it’s unclear how this medical emergency will affect filming, insiders suggest the cameras may begin rolling again once Kyle regains consciousness.
As the world waits for updates on Kyle’s condition, one thing is certain — this terrifying encounter has rocked not just the RHOBH cast, but fans everywhere. The queen of Beverly Hills now faces the biggest fight of her life — and the world is watching, hoping for a full recovery.
