This homeowner walked into the backyard and discovered a juvenile Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled behind the grill. Fortunately, the snake stayed put until Josh arrived. The homeowner kept an eye on it from a safe distance without disturbing it, which made the removal quick and straightforward. That simple step is one of the most helpful things a homeowner can do, as it greatly increases the chances of finding the snake exactly where it was first seen. The young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was safely relocated to suitable habitat within its native range, where it was released into a large, deep rodent burrow beneath protective cover.
