The owner of a Paradise Valley home carefully placed this Speckled Rattlesnake into a bucket before contacting us to help relocate it back into suitable habitat.
For Jason, that meant a fairly strenuous hike up Camelback Mountain in search of ideal release conditions. Along the way, he found plenty of rocky structure, abundant signs of rodent activity, and excellent natural shelter, all while remaining within the snake’s estimated home range.
As an added bonus, Jason spotted another Speckled Rattlesnake during the hike, further confirming the area was an appropriate relocation site. The snake was ultimately released into the rocky mountainside far from surrounding homes.
