A contractor doing some renovations to a Tucson guest house came across this scene. A Tiger Rattlesnake from a nearby golfcourse, where a population of them do quite well with the natural habitat between the grass, with the occasional visit to nearby homes. The snake was carefully relocated to suitable microhabitat for the season (last July)
A perfect situation for wildlife includes ALL wildlife. This water hole attracts all kinds of birds, small mammals, and other animals people like to see in the yard. This also means, however, that predators of those animals will show up as well.
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This little rattlesnake had been hanging out in and out of the garage for the last few weeks. The homeowner put out some mothballs and snake repellent, and as always, the snake did not care at all. How that scam can continue to be sold is beyond me.
This pool area is ready for spring, with a newly installed rattlesnake fence by our crew. From the patio, it would be hard to tell that anything had been done at all. But with something like keeping rattlesnakes out of a yard, it’s the things you DON’T see that matter most.
When someone says they saw a rattlesnake climb a block wall, this might be what they’re talking about. A great example of the holds necessary for a rattlesnake to get enough grip to make it up, which is very different from the smooth concrete of the block walls that surround most homes in the state. Greyson relocated this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake from this situation to a more suitable spot.
Marissa went to investigate possible rattlesnake activity at a home in Ahwatukee, but it ended up being a shed skin from a gophersnake. Indicators here: strongly keeled (ridged) scales along the back of the body, visible black bands in the latter third into the pointed tail, and a dorsal stripe running down the center of the skin, which is formed by tightening of the smaller dorsal scales as the shed dries in gophersnakes.
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Let’s face it – we all have “that corner” in the yard. This is purgatory for unused pavers, long-deflated pool toys, extra roof tiles, and whatever else might still be useful but not quite ready. “That corner” is also where we are very often called during the cooler months and early spring to retrieve rattlesnakes … sometimes multiple rattlesnakes.
These are situations that we identify and discuss as part of the property inspection service, where one of our experienced snake relocation team comes to evaluate the property and advise on ways a homeowner can reduce their chances of rattlesnake encounters.
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From the notes on this property inspection:
Near the rear of the property, I found a well-developed packrat nest. Considering the lack of suitable cover elsewhere on the property, this is likely the source of your recent rattlesnake encounters. Packrats and rattlesnakes often share these nests, along with other animals. I advise removing this nest. Ask that your pest control provider not use poison, and to mechanically remove the nest and collapse the hole itself.
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If you’re into rattlesnakes, you may see a few reasons why this new rattlesnake fence was absolutely needed at this property. You might also be a little jealous at the MULTIPLE den situations at one location. Like leave some hibernacula for the rest of us, damn.
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Notes from a recent Property Inspection service:
New homeowners in Scottsdale had a painter work on the exterior of the home. While spraying, he discovered several shed skins in leaves and dropped petals from a wall of bougainvillea. The description sounds like a den situation. I went out to investigate and found a pile of deep rocks under the leaves. I used water and dug out rocks until the ground was visible, but no snakes were found.
However, I did find the shed skins of at least three large Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes. They were not recent, likely shed during the late summer. While this may not be a winter den, it certainly is used for summer aestivation. Advised the homeowner and property manager of the situation and how to correct it, and the timeline to complete before snakes start showing up to look for it. Also advised on snake fence situation.
The current snake fence isn’t working (only 20″ high and using wrong sized mesh, and other issues); but unable to ethically provide a quote for better snake fencing while a large bougainvillea remains a climb hazard. Homeowner advised of the situation.
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