A homeowner called about a rattlesnake in the garage. The snake ended up being a Sonoran Gophersnake, hiding behind some boxes. The seals on the edges of the garage door were eroded and open, leaving easy access for even a large snake to come in.
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.
This pretty Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake was found in a bush at a home next to the preserve. Great care is taken to find the right spot to relocate specialist species like this.
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.
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.
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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)
A Sonoran Gophersnake demonstrating why rattlesnake fencing is called, specifically, “rattlesnake fencing”. These snakes are excellent climbers, being able to articulate and climb even the most minor hold opportunities. This is also usually what we get if we have the conversation of “I know rattlers can climb a block wall, I’ve seen it before,” and there is actually a picture of the event. This snake was originally called in as a rattlesnake, for example.
Maggie helped it down and to a spot where it would be safe from the dogs in the yard.
Rattlesnake Gives Birth Under a House! Late summer in Arizona means baby rattlesnake season, and things can get interesting fast. In this episode, Marissa responds to a call at a home she’s been to before. A western diamondback is resting along the side of the house, but as she approaches, it quickly disappears into a small hole. When she floods the hole to safely remove the snake, we find out it’s not just one—this is a mother with babies.
Some calls are straightforward. Others… not so much. In this episode, Marissa takes on one of the most dangerous things we do—freeing a large rattlesnake tangled in chicken wire. It’s high-risk for everyone involved, especially the snake. While that’s happening, I’m called to a carport where a rattlesnake found a cool spot to hide, and Jeff races the rising heat to save a young rattlesnake left under a bucket in the middle of a neighborhood before it’s too late.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found coiled up in a lush courtyard. The deep cover and water in the area is very useful to small animals, including rattlesnakes. Cheyenne safely captured the snake and relocated it to suitable cover in an adjacent preserve.
