This clever little gophersnake almost outsmarted everyone. I thoroughly searched the N. Phoenix garage, which was very clean and offered very few hiding spots and was beginning to think the snake had slipped out unnoticed. I had the homeowner close the garage door so we could check the gaps, only to discover that it had been […]
Continue reading..Gophersnake Being Sneaky in a Garage DoorAn evening call in the Red Mountain area. The homeowner was working in the garage and his young nephew was just outside the backdoor of the shop playing when he noticed a rattlesnake moving about the rocks just outside the doorway, after alerting his uncle, I was called out to relocate the snake who had […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake and Chuckwalla in MesaWe added material to an existing fence to make it so that rattlesnakes in the yard are no longer a thing. This summer is going to be a lot less stressful for me than last year! More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social
Continue reading..Snake Proofing Added to FenceA homeowner called after finding a Gila Monster relaxing in his kitchen. The home was undergoing a kitchen remodel, and he believes contractors had left a door open, giving this beautiful lizard an opportunity to wander inside. Knowing it couldn’t stay, the homeowner called us right away. When we arrived, we carefully secured the Gila […]
Continue reading..Gila Monster Inside a HomeJosh received a call from a homeowner who had found a Sonoran Gophersnake sticking its head out of an irrigation valve box in the backyard. Unsure if it was a rattlesnake, the homeowner called for help and described the snake over the phone. Based on the description, Josh explained that it sounded like a Sonoran […]
Continue reading..Sonoran Gophersnake and Rattlesnake BestiesA young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake relocated by Jon in Carefree recently.
Continue reading..Young Rattlesnake in Carefree ArizonaJeff responds to a large warehouse facility where a security guard spotted a Mojave rattlesnake caught in a rat trap. The snake had likely traveled from nearby native habitat across the street before finding itself in trouble. Later that night, Bryan heads out to look for rattlesnakes but is interrupted by an unexpected call close […]
Continue reading..Mojave Rattlesnake Stuck in Rat TrapThis Western Diamondback Rattlesnake had just finished consuming a cottontail when it was found by homeowners, and subsequently got to meet Dave and his red bucket. Extra care was taken during the capture and release to make sure the snake did not lose such an important, large meal, and that the mammal didn’t lose its […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake Ate A RabbitHeading home from a snake relocation, Dave came across this Sonoran Gophersnake cruising across the road. Often times, on days where our hotline is busy, it’s not a surprise to see several wild reptiles during the the course of the day just from being out in habitat. This one did not need any assistance getting […]
Continue reading..Bonus Gophersnake in MaranaDave had been called out to a home in Marana for a Gila Monster, but despite an extensive search, it was nowhere to be found. Several hours later, he received a second call when the Gila Monster made another appearance and was spotted heading toward the front porch. Fortunately, this time it stayed put long […]
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