An Ahwatukee homeowner called about this large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake slithering along his backyard wall. By the time Austin arrived, the snake had retreated into a corner. The home backs right up to South Mountain, with plenty of surrounding habitat, so it’s no surprise this guy was in the area. Austin hiked the snake into […]

A homeowner in Fountain Hills called about this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in her backyard. She went to let the dogs out, and luckily, the snake rattled and was far enough from the door that no one was bitten when they came outside. Austin arrived and safely relocated the snake to a wash within its estimated […]

Jon went out to capture a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake cruising along the edge of a public building. he caught the snake and recognized that it is a male, likely looking for something, so he searched for more … and more he found. A pair of mating Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes were spotted as well. All were […]

This is likely the same Western Diamondback that was inside of the house just an hour earlier.  The homeowner spotted the snake, opened the front door, and let the snake see itself out.  About an hour later, the snake was found trying to hide under some landscaping.  After searching the property, it seems very likely […]

Cleaning and resetting rattlesnake enclosures after winter! I’m working with Mojave rattlesnakes and Western Diamondbacks—doing some routine maintenance while talking through how I got each of them and clearing up some common myths, especially about Mojaves. I also show a few of my “odd” Western Diamondbacks and why those particular individuals can be a bit […]

This homeowner found a juvenile Western Diamondback Rattlesnake tucked into the corner of her garage behind some gardening tools. When Josh arrived, he carefully captured the snake and relocated it to suitable habitat within its estimated home range, where it was released into a rodent burrow.

This beautiful Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was taking a dip in the family pool. The homeowner was doing some work on the pool when he spotted him swimming near the water feature. A few months ago, the homeowner was envenomated by a neonate Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, so this encounter understandably had him on edge and ready […]

This homeowner, a previous customer, has had several Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes in her yard before, which isn’t surprising with Saguaro National Park just a stone’s throw away. Her landscaper was clearing weeds along the property when he spotted this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. When we arrived, the snake had started making its way toward a gate, […]

Another beautiful day for sunbathing. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was enjoying the warmth at a home in Cave Creek, an area where many houses sit right alongside excellent desert habitat. The homeowners had only recently moved in, and this was their first snake visitor. The snake was lounging nearby when the homeowner came up from […]

The homeowner came across this small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake while moving their garbage cans. The snake was curled up underneath the small shelf near the wheels. The yard had access points underneath the gate and through a drain block on the opposite side. The snake had already been secured with a bucket that had been […]