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.
A homeowner was outside with their puppy when they heard a rattle. The dog backed away and they went inside, and gave us a call. It took a while, but Marissa found the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hiding out in this sprinkler box.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake sitting by the front door in north Phoenix, spotted by the homeowner while he as getting a package.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake taking advantage of a dripping pipe in 110˚ weather. Without ways to hide and stay cool, these temperatures can be lethal to rattlesnakes very quickly. This can make relocating them especially challenging during the summer months, but Nick was able to find a deep, dark spot for it to get out of the heat.
Watch that last step!
Small snakes are often found inside homes. This Western Groundsnake is one of the most common species to find in these situations. Austin responded to a call to Mesa to retrieve this one, which was described as a much larger snake initially. This one is certainly not a big snake, but it’s pretty large for a groundsnake! It was released to some watered-grass within its home range so it can continue eating bugs and being cool.
A Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake was seen hanging out by the fron door of a Phoenix home for a few days. With temperatures above 115˚F that day, this snake was not going to leave its cool hiding spot next to the water. Marissa helped it get to a better spot, directly into deep cover that would be suitable for a naturally aestivating speckled rattlesnake.
A homeowner found this second rattlesnake inside the perimeter of a backyard that had snake fencing installed (not by Rattlesnake Solutions). The first was a larger Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that left before Joss arrived. There were some openings left by whoever had installed it, which had not been addressed.
Rattlesnakes near front entrances of homes are common. You can help keep them moving along by keeping the corners free of decorative elements, pots, etc. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found a nice hiding spot behind a monkey (that’s a fun sentence). Marissa helped the snake get to a better spot.
A perfect aestivation spot to beat the summer heat – a packrat nest at the base of a pool pump. Out of the way, higher ambient moisture, few visitors, and insulated by a busy roommate (the packrat!). The snake was just barely visible, with only a small bit of scaley skin seen through the twigs and sticks. The other photo, with the rattle disappearing, is the replacement packrat midden where Joss released it later.
A visitor while Mark and Brent were working on a rattlesnake fence installation. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was likely a regular visitor to the backyard, but now has to find another spot to hide out.
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This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake showed up on the job site for our newest snake fence installation apprentice, Ethan. Work stopped for just a bit to carefully collect the snake to get some mutually-beneficial space while the installation continued. These moments can be important for our team, to always remember why we are there and how important every detail is in the installation process.
The homeowner in Chandler went into the garage to grab something when she saw the snake stuck in a sticky trap by the back door. It was a juvenile gophersnake. Marissa was able to get the snake free, with what look to be superficial injuries. It was released to keep doing they do best: remove far more rodents from the environment than these sticky traps ever will.
A homeowner let the dog out into the backyard and hear that “strange bark” that alerts so many homeowners to a visitor. The snake moved around in the yard while Marissa was on route, and it was found in the back corner cruising around in the bit of shade that was left. Heat in even mid morning right now can be deadly, so this snake may have been displaced and got lucky that it was seen and moved to a cooler area.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found behind a backyard grill in Tucson. Derek brought it to a safer spot.
CJ was called to pick up a little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake on a Sunday morning. It was in a bit of an odd place, at a home on the interior of the community with no obvious access through the maze of stucco and cinderblock to the spot it was found. He found a nice, dense shaded area with a series of rodent burrows to release it, outside of the neighborhoods.
It’s very hard to see the materials added to this viewfence that make it inaccessible to rattlesnakes. It’s so hard to see, in fact, that if we just post photos like this without mentioning it, we get all kinds of angry faces in our comments. Thanks for proving the point, fellas!
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A homeowner went to get package from a doorstep and spotted something else instead. This young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake had found something to eat that was likely almost as big as it was, so Jeff was very careful to handle as gently as possible to make sure it didn’t lose its hard-won meal. He found a deep packrat nest to release it to.
A homeowner called for a rattlesnake in the backyard. Austin found this large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake settling into some flat dirt between a couple of bushes. The home backs up directly to the open desert, so the property was essentially an oasis, offering some water and shade in these brutal conditions. The snake was taken into the nearby preserve to find the right spot – a dense packrat midden nestled into rocks in a location where aestivation is likely already happening.
Jeff found this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake resting in a backyard while putting together an estimate for rattlesnake fencing at a property near Tucson. Sometimes, the need for the preventative service make themselves obivous.
From Greyson: “Got called out to Morristown/Wickenburg to capture this stunner of a speckled rattlesnake. The fountain it’s located in sits next to a main wash that is overlooked by a cliff face where this snake has likely spent its entire life. The property is essentially an oasis, it sits on the mouth of a wash nestled between two cliffs. “
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was hiding out in the shade in mid-day heat. Nick found it on a property inspection near Oro Valley.
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Greyson made a friend in a backyard in the Vistancia area. The backyard had some “snake fencing” that was the wrong size, wrong height, had lots of gaps, and otherwise was unfortunately just a waste of money for the homeowners. Internally we call this “the landscaper special”, an example of why we got into the snake fencing game to begin with. Greyson found a better home for this snake.
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was discovered by the homeowner when she went out to feed the horses. She tried to capture the snake, but ultimately decided it was safest to wait for a professional to arrive. The barn was much cooler than the rest of the area, making it hard for an animal to resist when it’s as hot as it is outside right now. Marissa helped the snake along to a better spot to aestivate.
Well, that’s one way to try to get over snake fencing.
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted by a resident at an apartment complex, apparently waiting for the elevator. Thankfully, it was safely moved to a better spot before [insert elevator-themed joke of your choice]
The pool guy walked into the backyard and spotted this snake headed towards the gate, and got out of there. Marissa arrived shortly after to try and find it … but had no luck in the backyard where it was last seen. She thought to check the neighbor’s property, and sure enough, the snake was coiled in the shade in the courtyard.
Wow, this property turned out amazing! Rattlesnake Fence installation from Elias and Daylan. No gaps, no climbable surfaces, trenched in and secure.
Hey buddy, can’t you read the sign???
While tending to outdoor plants, a homeowner noticed she had a visitor. The patio is a nice, shady area with some higher ambient moisture thanks to the plants, so seemed like a nice place to hang out. The homeowner didn’t agree, however, so Cory went out to help the snake find a better spot to be.
The homeowner noticed a small snake curled up in a shaded corner of the front entryway. He sent a photo to chatgpt, which correctly identified it as a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. For all the fun stuff AI can do, however, it still can’t catch a rattlesnake. So, Maggie went out and helped the snake along to a packrat nest where it can stay out of the heat.
Dane went out to this house around midnight to pick up a Mojave Rattlesnake in the Prescott Valley area, and got another call in the morning for a second snake. This is at a large subdivision backed up to open grassland, so the presence of homes is more or less an oasis situation. This snake got a ride back to a safer spot.
And … notice the color of this snake is not green. Mojaves in this area seldom are.
A homeowner let her dog out and heard it barking at something it had cornered in the back of the yard. She then saw the big rattlesnake and got the dog inside, unharmed. Marissa caught the snake slithering alongtryihng to escape the property. The home backed up to some desert and a nice drainage area, so she helped it do just that. Along the way, this sign says it all about what it’s like to work outside this time of year 🙂
A dog spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the yard. Thankfully, the homeowner was back there as well and was able to get the pup inside safely. The backyard wasn’t especially shade, so this snake was just a visitor, though as almost all rattlesnakes are found during the peak heat of summer, has been living very nearby for quite some time.
Another rattlesnake spotted while taking measurements for a rattlesnake fencing quote. Jeff spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hiding out in the shade at a property in Tucson.
With abundant natural habitat nearby, installing a physical barrier to keep them out of the situation of most critical contact is effective and sustainable. It’s a win-win for wildlife that is often otherwise killed on sight, and homeowners that want to enjoy their backyards with small children and pets.
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This Chuckwalla was living near a front door. It’s an entirely harmless animal, but we know by now what happens if we push too hard on that fact and refuse to help.
Reptiles, even harmless ones, often scare people. Especially “our” side of things, it’s easy to forget people are often conditioned from childhood to fear these animals. Curing that isn’t as simple, and can take some time, eduction, and more than anything, the will to change it. We do all we can.
In the meantime, when a second chuck showed up, they were gently fished out of the gap by the door and moved to nearby boulders.
More about why we sometimes relocate harmless snakes: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/snakeblog/rattlesnake-solutions/why-relocate-harmless-snakes/
A homeowner called to have a leaking outdoor faucet repaired. It was in a shaded courtyard, making for a pretty good spot to spend the heat of the day. The plumber came, he reported “two rattlesnakes” under the overhang of the home. Marissa arrived and found two large Sonoran Gophersnakes hiding out under there. The homeowner let them stay, with this news 🙂
A small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake by the front door. This is also a good example of why sometimes, relocating a snake is necessary. It’s easy to be idealistic and imagine people with visitors, kids, and packages coming can ignore this situation. It’s lazy to blame them for having purchased a home and existing in modern times. However, both are useless; these situations warrant responsible action, which in this case was to place the young snake into a carefully selected spot within its existing home range, and discussing the situation with homeowners to help prevent the next encounter.
On a recent rattlesnake fence installation, Brent and Mark were working right above this young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. When they were finished, this little one won’t be able to visit the back patio any more, and will need to remain in the wild areas on the other side of the fence.
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Can you identify each of these snakes from recent relocation calls?
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.
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.
The homeowners were taking out the trash when they noticed this little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled up near where they had just walked. Unfortunately, it was in an area where the last remaining native habitat was just bulldozed for new apartments, so this little one had to go further than we’d typically take it to hopefully settle in.
When we got a call for a reported “copperhead”, we knew something was up. That’s what the neighbor told the homeowner, who saw this orange Speckled Rattlesnake hanging out next to a trash can. It was likely there waiting for rodents, who’d be drawn in by some trash that ended up on the wrong side of the can.
This was near a rocky mountainous area in Peoria, which is where the snake was returned to.
Homeowners in Phoenix noticed that their dog was acting oddly and throwing up. They rushed her to the vet, and it was determined she’d been bitten by a rattlesnake. The dog received treatment and did well.
Before she went home, the homeowners wanted to have the yard checked out to see if it was still there. There was a lot of vegetation and great places to hide, as well as some packrat nests. After a long search, the snake just showed up, crawling out of the grill area with a large rodent in its belly. The snake (and rodent) got a ride to a natural area.
Wow, this is a pretty one! Some workers spotted it in a courtyard of a south Phoenix home, and alerted the homeowners. The home is situated against a large preserve, which is where the snake was brought back to. As always, it went to direct cover within its estimated home range.
The homeowner went into the backyard to search for golf balls, being next to a golf course, and spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake stuck in the pool catchment. It was still floating, thankfully, but wasn’t able to climb out on its own. Marissa went up to Scottsdale for this one, returning it to dry land.
A worker at a home said they saw a large rattlesnake behind a pot in the side yard. It ended up being this Sonoran Gophersnake, who’d found a whole lot of something to eat recently.
Rattlesnake fencing is hard to see, and easy to forget about. It’s one of those things that you don’t really know is working, then just realize one day that it’s been years since you saw a rattlesnake in the yard.
A Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake basking this morning in our large outdoor enclosure. It’s already been helpful in learning about how certain weather conditions may affect rattlesnake activity … and it’s just a fun thing to have outside the office 🙂
A call from Phoenix for a Speckled Rattlesnake at a home surrounded by perfect habitat for the species. This snake looks like it was having a tough time, which could be both an indication of the brutally dry conditions this year, and the reason it was in the well-watered backyard to begin with. Austin took it to a better situation, where it will hopefully recover.
The home where this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found has a great, well-watered natural area full of drinking opportunities, bird feeders, and other wildlife-friendly things. Of course, a rattlesnake looking for food and water isn’t going to ignore something so courteously presented, so here we go. Gary helped this one, who was likely hunting birds at the base of a bird feeder, out of the immediate area.
We got a call for a big snake cruising around a backyard in Scottsdale. The homeowner and her daughter had eyes on it for a bit, but eventually lost track—pretty common when there’s good cover. Marissa showed them a few ID photos and they pointed to a Sonoran Gophersnake, so that gave me a starting point. The yard was pretty lush, lots of places to hide, so she worked the ground first and then started checking higher up.
While poking around under the grill, the homeowner suddenly shouted, “There it is!” And sure enough, the weirdo was halfway into the grill like it was no big deal. Looks like it’s stuck in the photo, but it wasn’t—just exploring. We all had a good laugh. It’s a big, healthy Sonoran Gophersnake, about four feet long.
Rattlesnake fencing installed correctly, with a few little tricks that help keep rodents from digging under, ensuring the full perimeter is protected as it needs to be.
A dog sitter was out back with the pup when she spotted the black and white banded tail of a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake disappearing under the patio furniture. She wrangled the dog and called us out. Marissa found the snake cruising around the pool deck, and couldn’t care less about the whole ordeal. The home backed up to a natural wash area, which is likely home to many of these animals.
This backyard was very well kept and had few places to hide. But, the location itself, situated alongside natural habitat and between properties that may have more ideal hunting or hiding situations, mean a traveling rattlesnake is out in the open and easy enough to notice. Even then, it’s likely more travel this path than will ever be known to the homeowners. Chris picked this one up and relocated to suitable conditions, on his first solo rattlesnake relocation call after training.
A rattlesnake fencing client called to say she had a Gila Monster in the yard. These animals are exceptional climbers, and rattlesnake fencing won’t stop them from going wherever they want. Marissa was nearby and went to check it out … but, on the way, she spotted this gila crossing the road. She helped it to the side and snapped a photo. The gila in the backyard was long gone by the time she got there, but considering the timing and location, this one very well may be the one.
And BTW, if anyone ever claims that snake fencing will keep out ALL species of snakes and reptiles: you’re being lied to 😉 We call it “rattlesnake fence” for a reason.
A previous Rattlesnake Solutions customer called about this gorgeous Speckled Rattlesnake in the front yard. The snake was curled up resting next to the side yard gate. The home, which is nestled into the northern foothills of South Mountain, has tons of great habitat all around, and is likely just one of many spots this snake knows it can get prey or a drink.
Austin captured the snake and found the perfect situation to release it to, one which is within its estimated home range, and emulates conditions at the location of capture.
A homeowner saw a neighbor taking a picture of something in the bushes in her front yard … then noticed the subject. A Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake was resting underneath. It’s the only bush in the yard, but the backyard had a lot more heavy vegetation, leading up to a drainage of the mountain. It’s likely this very cryptic snake has been using the area for quite some time before being noticed.
A call came in for a rattlesnake in the driveway. By the time that Austin got there, the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake had moved to the street, where it was resting. The yard was well-kept and had minimal places to hide, which may be why this small snake had moved on rather than stayed. Austin hiked it into the desert and found a rodent burrow under dense brush to release it.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the lobby of a church, where a door had been propped open to get a little air earlier in the season. Rattlesnakes inside buildings is very rare, with doors left open as the most common reason.
Rattlesnake fencing done right, by licensed, insured professionals. This is guaranteed by two warranties, for workmanship and materials, and free rattlesnake removal in the event of failure for a period of 2 years.
CJ’s first Sonoran Gophersnake of the season. The homeowner wasn’t sure if it was a rattlesnake or not, but was relieved to learn that this was a harmless and beneficial species.
A little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake made an appearance at a home in Cave Creek. With only a couple of segments on the tail, this is a big baby from last year, likely born earlier in the birthing season and succeeding with prey right away. It was moved to a packrat nest, shaded by a mesquite tree at the edge of a drainage.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found in a typical spot alongside the front entryway of a home in Oro Valley. These shaded areas often emulate the natural situations where snakes would normally hide away from the heat for the day.
A mellow Sonoran Gophersnake seen slowly cruising around a neighborhood. It was at a different house than the one that originally called it in, both on the edge of a golf course where these snakes are very common.
A couple of lovebirds spotted under a bush on a nice Spring day. CJ was very careful to capture them at the same time, and released them to a perfect spot where they would hopefully continue the task of making more little diamondbacks.
After Nick captured a diamondback on this patio, a neighbor said that they’d also seen a rattlesnake at their place a few minutes prior. So Nick searched for another, and found it by temporarily removing the metal door step. Both were relocated together to suitable habitat.
A wet, happy Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that had emerged from the garage to take advantage of a rare drinking opportunity. Even in cooler temperatures, rain events can bring rattlesnakes out to get the only drink they may have for, sometimes, months.
A call we hate to hear: “rattlesnake in a porta potty” …
But when Greyson got there, thankfully, it was UNDER it for an easy capture. Whew. Relocated to a less shitty area.
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found near a back entry and quickly went to hide in some nearby bushes. The neighbor came over and tried to pin the snake with landscaping tools, which made the animal become very defensive. Thankfully, when Greyson got there, both the people and the snake had not yet been injured, but the snake was a bit of a handful getting to the new place.
Our Prescott branch’s first call of the year finally came in, by way of this mating pair of Western Diamondback Rattlesnake out near Cordes Lakes. Dane found them using shade from a bush near the building, eventually moving to a car about 30 feet away. He was very careful to capture them without separating them, and they were still locked up when they were released to a packrat nest a short time later.
This gate has been modified to have no gaps larger enough for even a newborn rattlesnake to get in, without changing its functionality or outward appearance. This is the most critical step, and often overlooked by amateur snake fence installers.
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was originally seen under a grill area, but moved to some blocks before Jeff arrived. The snake made itself easy to find, while it was watching as well.
A California Kingsnake was found cruising around a backyard. As it moved, it put its head in holes and was actively searching for something; possibly another snake to eat.
It’s a common idea to catch or buy kingsnakes to release on properties to help “control the rattler population” – this isn’t what really happens though. In most cases, releasing a kingsnake in such a way will just result in a dead kingsnake. Please don’t do this.
More about why we sometimes relocate harmless snakes: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/snakeblog/rattlesnake-solutions/why-relocate-harmless-snakes/
A little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted cruising around an assisted living facility. CJ gave it a ride back to the adjacent wild area and released into a deep packrat nest between two palo verdes.
Three Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes in three different garages over a few days in Tucson. All were relocated to carefully selected conditions where they have the best chance of survival with the minimal changes of repeat encounter with humans.
This dude was trying his best to be a branch, but it needs a little work. Cory helped it along to a better location.
A young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake taking a break from the heat on a covered doorstep. This is one of the most common ways to find rattlesnakes. It’s not that rattlesnakes necessarily are attracted to front entryways – it’s the number of human eyes passing by the most well-traveled part of every home. This is an easy example of observation bias.
This diamondback had been cruising the neighborhood for the past few days per the neighbors and was found this morning drinking from the homeowner’s sprinklers. I was able to safely relocate him away into a nearby natural desert area with the resources he was looking for. This pack rat nest was covered in thorny bushes and branches. It proved difficult coaxing him into the biggest hole and getting him out of defensive mode as I didn’t want to climb under the branches with him to place him directly into the large nest hole as I normally would. He eventually calmed down and found it himself as I enjoyed his display and sassy attitude.
Initially, the homeowner thought that there were two snakes in one spot, but it ended up just being one large Sonoran Gophersnake coiled up on itself. The pattern change along the body of gophersnakes is subtle when you can see the full snake, but can be surprisingly abrupt when its all in a heap. This one was moved anyway, in part to keep it safe from a curious family dog.
A busy day for James! 6 rattlesnake calls over the day, all out and about in the perfect Spring temperatures. All were safely relocated to carefully selected surroundings.
POV: Apryl about to release a large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake to a perfect setting. These large boulders provide shelter and thermoregulatory safety as Arizona starts doing its Arizona thing, endless dry dry dry air and deadly heat. By taking this critical step, emulating the snakes’ conditions at the point of capture and taking natural history into consideration, we can give the snake a better chance to survive the ordeal and reduce its chances of future conflict with humans. To do this, we use the entirety of available research, as well as conduct our own to improve the outcomes of our actions.
Putting a snake into a bucket is easy. Getting it in the right spot is hard. There is a difference.
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake had found its way into an enclosed “catio”, and was thankfully spotted before the usual inhabitants found it. Apryl found it a better spot to hang out.
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was hanging out near the back door of a community center. As Marissa was on route, it got stuck at the edge of this drop off, which held it there until it could be captured. It was, as all rattlesnakes are, safely relocated to carefully selected habitat based on species, condition, and time of year.
This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake saw this snake while walking into the garage, stuck to a sticky trap under the car. The garage door was left open for awhile, allowing easy access to the area. Thankfully, it was safely rescued and relocated to a less sticky spot in natural habitat.
A gate with modifications to keep rattlesnakes out of the backyard. From the outside, it’s hard to tell anything has been done at all.
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A pretty Sonoran Sidewinder was called in, seen under a shed. After Cory got there, the snake was nowhere to be found. But, he found it elsewhere, hanging out near the chicken coop. Likely, it was waiting for a rodent, which are common near these areas.
The snake was moved to a new place with suitable habitat for a sidewinder.
Greyson found this little buzzer under a garbage can in north Phoenix. The patio was well shaded, creating a nice situation for a snake like this to escape the heat and hope for a rodent to pass along.
An easy going, large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake from a community in north Phoenix. The employees chased it to a bush near the pool area, which is where Greyson found it when he arrived. It never rattled during the relocation to release process, possibly being well used to humans by this point.
James went out to capture a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, and saw a California Kingsnake cruising around in the backyard while searching for others. Busy yard!
A large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted during a party, thankfully. It was trapped in the yard due to improperly installed snake fencing. When gates or drains are opted out, snake fencing just turns into a trap and can increase the chances of an encounter. (this is why we never accept partial jobs). Jeff relocated this old snake to another spot, where it wanted to be.
Rattlesnakes aren’t coming through this gate unless it’s held open for them. If your gate doesn’t look like this and you live where rattlesnakes do, we should talk 🙂
On a rattlesnake fence consultation visit, Jeff saw this pretty kingsnake in the backyard of a Tucson home. The homeowners said it’s been a regular for years! Of course it was left right there, being a harmless animal that also will eat a rattlesnake when it can.
A lucky little Longnosed Snake found refuge, surviving the blading the day before. This was back in December, so most of the animals in the area didn’t stand a chance. Thankfully, at least this one gets to try again, elsewhere.
Development can force snakes to move to other areas, sometimes in conflict with humans.
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A pair of Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes that were hanging out behind a hose reel in the backyard of a north Phoenix home. Jeff safely moved them to a better location with the same general properties as the site of capture.
From Gary in Tucson “Big rattle energy. Both of my calls today were for snakes with some impressively intact rattles. Two different WDBs from two very disparate areas of Tucson. Neither one rattled. On my way to release the second snake I saw a freshly DOR wren which I took and left next to the large packrat nest the snake disappeared into in case it wanted some bird later.”
The landscapers called in a rattlesnake, but it ended up being a California Kingsnake. It was making use of this dense bush – an easy way to stay cool and hydrated. Unfortunately, this bush was about to get hacked up, so the snake was moved a short distance for everyones’ benefit.
A homeowner was having work done on the AC unit and spotted this kingsnake. It cruised around for awhile then started climbing up … maybe to a bird nest up there?
More about why we sometimes relocate harmless snakes: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/snakeblog/rattlesnake-solutions/why-relocate-harmless-snakes/
A rattlesnake spotted by a barn by the homeowner darted into a stack of wooden pallets to hide. Marissa got there and started unstacking them, but found a deep rodent burrow under them all. She was able to carefully use water to safely extract the snake, and then collapse the hole.
