A Tricky Snake Capture in Cave Creek

Posted on July 31, 2025July 7, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

The homeowner called about a snake in the garage. When I arrived, I saw a coachwhip next to the freezer. The garage was cluttered so my initial grab was unsuccessful and the snake retreated underneath the expansion joint in the concrete. When I lifted up the joint I could see a small part of the snake in the gap and the rest was under the garage floor slab. I had to pour some water in the joint for the snake to show himself a little bit. Given the tight space, I had to improvise and used some crazy straws I found in the garage to wedge the snake out where I was finally able to grab him.

Shed Skins Lead To Baby Owl

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Gary was called to a home after the homeowner saw shed skins in the yard. The skin intself was from not from a rattlesnake, but the subsequent search found a large packrat nest under a tree, where he then found three adult Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes. While he was capturing them, he saw he was being watched by a baby owl.

Kingsnake In The Yard

Posted on July 30, 2025July 7, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

A homeowner went out to water plants and she spotted this kingsnake slithering through the backyard. She knew it was harmless, but for many people it takes some time to get used to sharing space with any snakes. These become great educational sessions, where people can see these animals safely, and begin the process of feeling better about them.

More about why we sometimes relocate harmless snakes: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/snakeblog/rattlesnake-solutions/why-relocate-harmless-snakes/

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Variability

Posted on July 29, 2025July 7, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Some examples of diversity in the color, pattern, and shape of Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes within even a relatively small geographic region. All were, as always, relocated to carefully selected surroundings.

Big Rattlesnake Fence Project Completed

Posted on July 23, 2025July 7, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Grant and Daylan finishing up a flawless rattlesnake fencing job! It’s hard to see (so much that people even comment on our socials about it not being there, haha) and takes nothing away from the aesthetics of the property … unless rattlesnakes on the patio are part of the look.

More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social

Snake Inside A House?

Posted on July 22, 2025July 7, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Yes, sometimes snakes get inside homes. Not often, but it happens.

A homeowner called about a small snake INSIDE the master bedroom. We usually know exactly what that would be during June … a Desert Nightsnake. That’s exactly what Austin found when he arrived. Some cooler evenings recently allowed the back door to be open just a bit, so the homeowners are lucky this little harmless buddy is the only thing that took advantage of the free air conditioned cave. It was released to deep cover within its estimated home range.

Longnosed Snake Stuck In Two Glue Traps

Posted on July 21, 2025July 7, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

A longnosed snake got stuck in a garage glue trap, and ended up getting tangled up in a second one while trying to free itself. Thankfully it had dragged itself out into the open to where it was visible, and it could be rescued. Cheyenne was careful to free the snake and release it unharmed to a suitable area. More information about Longnosed Snakes (Rhinocheilus lecontei): https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/LongnosedSnake

Do You Track Rattlesnakes You Release?

Posted on July 20, 2025July 7, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Yes! Many of the rattlesnakes we are called to capture receive a PIT tag so we can learn about what happens to them after the relocation.

A Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake that was tagged and measured before it was released to carefully-selected cover. It was found at a spot that has a lot of rattlesnakes, due to water availability and easy hunting opportunities.

Snake Tagged As Part of Rattlesnake Study in Phoenix

Posted on July 17, 2025April 3, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Eric was called out to capture an unknown rattlesnake within a preserve, where we have been studying urban rattlesnake ecology for several years. The snake ended up being a Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake, which had not been previously tagged. Marissa took measurements and gave it a pit tag before it was released back to the mountain where it has lived its life.

Research like this is part of the output of fees collected during snake relocation work.

Two Rattlesnakes at One House

Posted on July 11, 2025April 3, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

A family was having a sprintime pool day when they saw a rattlesnake slither across the deck. Before Marissa arrived, the snake had found its way back to the wall and cruised right under the “snake fence” that a landscaper had installed. She found the rattlesnake on the other side of the wall, halfway into a packrat nest.

On the post-capture property check, she searched around and found a second Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hiding under the AC unit. Into the bucket with you buddy.

The snake fencing that had been installed didn’t even come down to the bottom fo the fence, so whatever wanted to come and go had no issues with it at all.