Skipping leg day is allowed for this behemoth of a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found in a home gym. It didn’t have a membership, though, so Maggie was called to escort it to a rodent hole within its estimated home range.

A north Phoenix homeowner called in a bit of a panic. They had just stepped out to go into their garage when a loud rattling was heard just underfoot. With a quick peek at the tail before slamming the door shut, they correctly identified the sound as a rattlesnake. They kept the garage door shut […]

North Phoenix homeowners called with yet another rattlesnake on the property.  They have some perfect snake habitat, in the form of a huge vegetated wash next door, and that has been drawing snakes to their property, in this case, the garage, for the last few years. This little diamondback was adamant on staying in said […]

Snakes aren’t invincible predators. A single bite from a rodent can severely injure or even kill a snake. This is why venom exists: not just to kill prey, but to avoid dangerous physical fights. Here’s a real and unfortunate case showing how fragile snakes actually are, and our attempt to save one from an unfortunate […]

Notes from Maggie on a recent snake relocation call: This might be the cutest coachwhip ever. 😍 This call came in from North Phoenix with some panicked homeowners who saw a snake in their backyard. They immediately hid inside and called for help. They watched through the windows and thought it had gone under the […]

A baby rattlesnake was found in the backyard of a new build in Awhatukee. The home backs up to the mountain with a huge wash nearby, so it’s not a surprise. Marissa took the little guy to a better spot where it hopefully won’t be seeing any other people.

Garages are one of the most common places we find snakes—and not just in the summer. In this one we respond to multiple snake calls involving garages and break down why rattlesnakes and gophersnakes are so drawn to them throughout the year. From extreme summer heat to cold winter nights, garages often provide exactly what […]

This poor snake was discovered halfway out of a rodent trap box in a front yard in Cave Creek. The head was clamped badly, for an unknown amount of time. Amazingly, once Marissa carefully got it out of there, it showed signs that it would be ok once the swelling went down, and was released.

Going to grab this landscaping bag ended up being a good story for a homeowner in Cave Creek. A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was hiding out under it, just relaxing in the shade. Marissa helped the snake get to a better spot.

On January 8, a cleaning crew was visiting a home near Tucson and noticed a small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hiding out behind a metal panel. Dave went out to capture it, and knew to search the garage for others, as winter-time rattlesnake sightings are often not single-snake events. Sure enough, he found another as well. […]