Category: Rattlesnake Solutions

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Shows Up During a Snake Fence Install

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

This young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake made an appearance early in the morning while Josh and Mike were working on a rattlesnake fence installation.

Josh was walking through the backyard on his way back to the van for some tools when he spotted the snake cruising near a double gate where Mike was working. Fortunately, he saw it before either of them accidentally got too close.

Josh secured the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, gave it some water, and then found a deep packrat nest in a nearby wash where it could be released within its estimated home range.

It was also a pretty timely reminder of exactly why they were at the property installing rattlesnake fencing in the first place.

Arizona Black Rattlesnake Finishes a Meal in Williamson Valley

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A Williamson Valley homeowner walked outside and caught this Arizona Black Rattlesnake in the middle of consuming a lizard, then gave us a call.

Dane had about a 20-minute drive to the property, giving the snake plenty of time to finish its meal and move along. By the time he arrived, it had relocated to the side of the home and settled beneath the AC unit.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Was Watching Back

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The owner of a Scottsdale home had seen this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake several times over the past few days hanging around her entryway. She finally called us when she was convinced it had crawled through a small hole and into the exterior wall of the home.

Jason used his phone to investigate the hole and quickly discovered that he was being watched from inside.

With the snake tucked too deeply into the space to safely reach, this turned into a water extraction. After some persistence, the exhausted rattlesnake finally surrendered and came out. Jason relocated it to suitable habitat in a desert preserve.

The Mysterious “White Rattlesnake”

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Aleksa got a call about a large “white rattlesnake” loose inside a home. The homeowners had managed to close off the part of the house where they had seen it, and they were adamant that it was definitely a rattlesnake. Given the unusual description, there was some thought that it might turn out to be a different species.

After nearly 45 minutes of searching through rooms and closets with no luck, Aleksa was starting to wonder if the snake was going to remain hidden. She turned around to give the bathroom one more look and nearly bumped into it.

The homeowners were right. It was a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, but one that was deep in shed. The cloudy, faded appearance rattlesnakes develop before shedding explained the description of a “white rattlesnake.”

Fortunately, this one was pretty cooperative. After some water, the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was relocated into a deep packrat nest in a wash that another member of our team had recommended.

Coachwhip Gets Stuck in a Phoenix Home

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This Coachwhip tried to find shelter inside the weep screed of a Phoenix home but ended up getting stuck in one of the small drainage holes instead. What was probably intended to be a quick hiding place turned into a situation the snake couldn’t get itself out of.

Mark spent about 40 minutes carefully working to free the Coachwhip without injuring it. After plenty of unsuccessful attempts, the snake finally came loose safely and appeared to be unharmed.

After its ordeal, Mark gave the Coachwhip a drink of water before relocating it outside the neighborhood into surrounding native desert habitat.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Searching for Answers at 2:30 AM

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A security guard spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake cruising through a North Phoenix parking lot at about 2:30 in the morning. With nothing but pavement in every direction, the snake was probably feeling pretty lost.

But in many ways, aren’t we all just a snake cruising through a parking lot at 2:30 AM, searching for answers? Searching for meaning? Wondering how we got here and where we’re supposed to go next?

Austin helped this particular Western Diamondback Rattlesnake through its existential crisis and relocated it into the nearby desert. A nice packrat nest provided a much better place to disappear underground and, hopefully, some much-needed mental clarity and direction.

Front Yard Rattlesnake During Ant Spraying

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

This homeowner was spraying for ants in his front yard when he unexpectedly encountered a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake moving through the area. He gave us a call, and Josh responded quickly to safely remove the snake.

By the time Josh arrived, the rattlesnake was actively moving alongside the house. He safely secured the snake in a bucket and relocated it to a wash, releasing it into a deep rodent burrow within its estimated home range.

Western Diamondback Resting Beneath Prickly Pear Patch

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This homeowner was no stranger to rattlesnakes, having encountered several on her property over the years. This time, she discovered a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake cruising along the backyard fence line.

When Josh arrived, the snake had settled into the shade beneath a prickly pear patch to escape the heat. He safely secured the rattlesnake and relocated it to a nearby wash, releasing it into a rodent burrow within its estimated home range, but far enough away to avoid causing issues for nearby homeowners.