A property manager was working at this mountainside home when he spotted a Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake coiled in the shade beside a side door. Marissa found the snake tucked into the cool entryway, taking advantage of one of the few sheltered spots around the property. The home is built directly into the mountain, with easy […]

Bird feeders can attract more than just birds. Marissa and Josh respond to several calls where rattlesnakes have taken advantage of bird feeders as hunting spots. When you attract birds and rodents, you also attract the animals that feed on them. We explain why this happens, what homeowners should watch for, and why bird feeders […]

Marissa responded to a Scottsdale home after the homeowners’ pool technician spotted a rattlesnake near the pool equipment in the backyard. When he walked to the front door to notify the homeowners, he discovered a second Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled near the entrance. The snake by the front door slipped under a nearby bush but […]

A cleaning crew was clearing out the deep window wells at a Peoria home when they spotted a small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake at the bottom of one. Despite an estimated eight-foot fall, the snake appeared completely unharmed. Jason safely removed it and relocated it to a spacious, cool packrat nest nearby. It offered many of […]

Jason responded to a North Scottsdale home after a homeowner spotted a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake moving along the side of the house toward the backyard before losing sight of it. The backyard offered almost nothing a snake would typically seek out: no clutter, no landscaping, and very little shade. After checking the area, Jason noticed […]

Another rattlesnake fence project completed, with some precision work from Brent, Mark and Michael. This patio is now a lot less stressful in the summer for the homeowners. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social

Josh responded after a homeowner stepped into her backyard and discovered a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the middle of eating a lizard. Knowing the snake couldn’t stay, she called us right away. By the time Josh arrived, the rattlesnake had thankfully finished its meal, allowing for a smooth capture. He secured the snake in a […]

Arizona’s hottest months can make it seem like wildlife disappears, but that’s not really what’s happening. I headed out before sunrise for a local rattlesnake survey to see how animals are coping with the extreme heat. During this time of year, many species shift their activity patterns or spend much of their time underground, relying […]

A California Kingsnake from Queen Creek was cruising around the homeowner’s front yard before eventually deciding the neighbor’s basketball hoop was the perfect hiding spot. That made for a pretty easy capture when Austin arrived. The home backed up to open fields filled with brush trimmings and debris, providing excellent habitat for a kingsnake. Austin […]

This family called us after their dogs alerted them to a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the backyard eating a rabbit. By the time Michael arrived, the snake had finished its meal and was curled up beneath a yucca, resting while it digested. After safely securing it, he relocated the snake within its estimated home range […]