Category: Arizona Snakes

The Truth About Rattlesnakes and Heat

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This time of year in Arizona, one of the most common things we hear is that rattlesnakes “love the heat.” The reality is a little different. Like anything else out here, rattlesnakes have to deal with extreme temperatures too, and once it gets too hot, they adjust their behavior to stay out of it.

Marissa responds to a home with two rattlesnakes tucked in beside pool equipment. Jeff heads out after dark for a large western diamondback in a flower box in a neighborhood surrounded by new development. Down in Tucson, Josh is called to a backyard for a rattlesnake and ends up finding another one unexpectedly on the way.

Injured Snake in Phoenix Rescued

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This poor fella got a little squeezed by the automatic gate at a North Phoenix apartment complex. He has some abrasions to his scales, but overall it looks like he is going to recover with no lasting issues. Jon arrived, assessed the snake, and relocated it to a wash within its estimated home range, placing it into a deep burrow where it can safely recover.

Two Snakes At One Home In Cave Creek

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This home in Cave Creek got not one, but TWO visitors. The call came in as a rattlesnake removal, however, when moving a storage box for a better view, Jon observed a Gophersnake face to face with the rattlesnake. Both were successfully relocated, with the Gophersnake released to a wash within its estimated home range per the homeowner’s request.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Found on Easter

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Josh responded to a call about a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found in the backyard near the AC unit under the gutter. This was not the first time this family had encountered rattlesnakes on the property, and with Easter being tomorrow, they were worried they would not be able to have their family Easter egg hunt with a snake in the yard. After calling several different places with no success, they thankfully reached us and Josh came out to handle it. He safely captured the snake and released it to a wash within its estimated home range into a large packrat nest.

Nightsnake Removal

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A late night call for a baby rattlesnake on a front porch brought CJ back to a Cave Creek home he had visited around the same time last year for the same concern. This time, it turned out to be a sweet little Nightsnake coiled near the entry after the homeowner and his dog stepped outside and spotted it. After confirming the ID, CJ relocated the snake right back into the yard at the homeowner’s request, placing it into suitable habitat within its estimated home range.

Rattlesnake Removal in Cave Creek

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This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was cruising around a commercial property in Cave Creek when Jon arrived. With a wash running nearby, the area had plenty of snake activity, and he even observed a Coachwhip during his inspection. Jon safely removed the rattlesnake and relocated it to a more suitable area where it could continue its legless stroll, releasing it into appropriate habitat within its estimated home range.

Rattlesnake on a Shelf in the Garage

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While doing some spring cleaning in her Cave Creek garage, the homeowner realized she had been under observation. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake had stayed perfectly still on a shelf, letting her walk past multiple times over the course of an hour without giving away its position. When Jason arrived, he carefully removed it from the shelf, and it reluctantly cooperated. He then released it to a large packrat nest nearby, within its estimated home range.

Longnosed Snake Found on Cool New River Night

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This little Longnosed Snake was discovered by the homeowner’s dog on a cool night in New River. It was likely searching for a slightly warmer and safer place to shelter, which Jason was more than happy to help with.

The snake was safely relocated into deep cover not far from the home within its estimated home range, where it could stay warm and safely away from curious dogs.

Dog Alerts Homeowner to Hidden Rattlesnake

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This homeowner contacted us after noticing her dog barking at something in the backyard. When she stepped outside to investigate, she discovered a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled in the corner of the yard. Thankfully, the dog alerted her to the unwelcome visitor and was never bitten despite being quick to react to the snake’s presence.

After a quick web search, she gave us a call and Josh was on the road within minutes. By the time he arrived, the snake had already moved from its original location. After a careful inspection of the yard, Josh decided to check beneath a storage cabinet filled with gardening tools. One by one, he carefully removed the lower drawers until he finally located the snake coiled in a dark, cool corner beneath one of the shelves.

Josh safely secured the snake in a bucket and relocated it to a nearby wash, releasing it into a deep rodent den within its estimated home range.

Rattlesnake Removal in Laveen Arizona

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A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found hanging out in a garage in Laveen as the homeowner was preparing to have junk hauled off the next day. With very little surrounding habitat in the immediate area, it was a bit surprising to see one here. When Austin arrived, he safely removed the snake and relocated it to a nearby preserve, placing it into a small cave along a drainage within its estimated home range.