This young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found at an apartment complex near Loop 101 and Hayden in Scottsdale. Unfortunately, much of the surrounding desert habitat has recently been bulldozed for new construction, which likely displaced this snake along with many other native animals in the area. Austin was able to safely relocate the rattlesnake to […]

The owner of a Paradise Valley home carefully placed this Speckled Rattlesnake into a bucket before contacting us to help relocate it back into suitable habitat. For Jason, that meant a fairly strenuous hike up Camelback Mountain in search of ideal release conditions. Along the way, he found plenty of rocky structure, abundant signs of […]

These homeowners were already familiar with the routine of “babysitting” a rattlesnake while waiting for our arrival. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake had first been spotted by neighbors crossing the road before eventually bedding down in the lantana ground cover directly beside the front door of their Cave Creek home. This marked the third rattlesnake call […]

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 […]

This homeowner contacted us after discovering a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake cruising through his backyard cactus garden. Josh arrived quickly and safely secured the docile adult rattlesnake in a bucket. While searching for a suitable release location nearby within the snake’s estimated home range, Josh stumbled across what could only be described as a jackpot of […]

A homeowner contacted us early on a Sunday morning after discovering a juvenile Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the backyard. While it definitely was not the way they hoped to start the day, Josh arrived quickly to safely remove the snake. When he arrived, he observed something many people never get the chance to witness in […]

This very mellow female Western Diamondback Rattlesnake never rattled a single time during the entire relocation, only finally sounding off as she disappeared into her new home. Earlier in the week, the homeowner’s landscaper had torn out some heavily irrigated oregano in the backyard and spotted a snake but lost track of it. A few […]

This Sonoran Gophersnake was taking full advantage of the shade and standing water at a North Phoenix home. The presence of a potted plant with an overflow basin underneath was likely enough to draw the snake right to the front door. Jon quickly and quietly captured the snake and released it to suitable habitat within […]

It’s easy to hide on the floor of a chicken coop when you look exactly like the floor of a chicken coop. Fortunately for this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, there were no chickens present, and the homeowners at this rural Cave Creek property had seen this clever trick before. Jason safely removed the snake and relocated […]

A homeowner living alongside the South Mountain Preserve contacted us after discovering a very “whiteish” rattlesnake beneath a water bowl inside their Sonoran Desert Tortoise enclosure. The family has participated in Arizona’s tortoise adoption program for nearly 20 years, so wildlife encounters are nothing new to them. While servicing the tortoises and refreshing their water, […]