Category: Arizona Snakes

Garage Rattlesnake and One At A Den

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

This was a fun one, and the mark of the official start of “rattlesnake in a garage” season for our team. I was called to a home in Cave Creek where homeowners saw a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that had come into the garage while the door was left open for a few hours in the afternoon. The snake rattled any time they tried to see where it was. I got there and started searching, and found it trying to escape by climbing up into some shelves.

On the release, I was careful to find a spot that emulcates the situation of capture – a suitable winter den. I went to an area where this would be likely, within the snakes estimated home range, and started searching. Within a relatively short amount of time I found a adult Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coming out from a dense packrat nest on a south-facing ridge – perfect. The garage snake was released here, a much better situation than it had been in before.

Mojave Rattlesnake By A Building

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

This Mojave Rattlesnake was found hanging out in a shady corner of the building for a few days. There were kids in the area and a school nearby, so eventually it was decided that it should get a ride elsewhere. There was some vegetation and a drip system at the building, which were likely factors in why the snake picked this spot. A replacement site that emulates the situation of capture was selected and the snake was released there.

Rattlesnake Attracted To Water

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

Landscapers spotted this adult Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled by the water box … and left the area immediately. Marissa went out to catch the snake, and noticed she’d been at the same house a week prior to get a snake in the same spot (not the same snake!). The home has a decorative fountain in the front yard, which is likely an attracting feature to the thirsty snakes living in the preserve across the way. The water box also had some moisture in it, making for an easy spot to drink, stay cool, and hunt rodents looking to do the same.

Rattlesnake In The Backyard

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

Eery day, this homeowner in Mesa checks the yard for rattlesnakes. Usually, there’s nothing there, but on this day he found a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled up by the AC units. The home is on a corner with a drainage on the side, close to a preserve. There’s also a resident gophersnake that he often sees, which gets to stay 🙂 This one, however, was relocated to carefully selected conditions within its estimated home range.

Mojave Rattlesnake At A Business

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

A Mojave Rattlesnake found at an inspection of an industrial park near Phoenix on a scheduled inspection. Jeff routinely visits this property to monitor for rattlesnake activity, advise on safety and maintenance issues, and relocate snakes that may be found near work areas.

For more information on our Property Inspection service: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/rattlesnake-prevention.php

Rattlesnake Near The Front Door

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

A call came in for a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake discovered near the front door of an Ahwatukee home. Austin found the snake resting in the corner, taking advantage of the shade and conductive cooling from the foundation. There was a lot of cover in the yard, despite the landscaping being well maintained. The snake was relocated in a deep drainage within its estimated home range (bonus Sonoran Desert Tortoise seen at the release site)