Notes from Cheyenne from a recent relocation: The western diamondback was coiled up in the backyard underneath a tree. The homeowner had been doing yard work and almost stepped on it. They did not seem interested in snake fencing, but were advised to wear boots when doing yard work instead of flip flops, and to […]

A customer watched a snake slip into a storage space and asked us to come take a look. We found it wedged behind some boxes against the back wall. The home sits in a built-up area, but it’s only about 20 yards from a large wash on Tucson’s east side, so that’s where we released […]

A good example of why relocating snakes during the winter is a bit more of a challenge of proper release site selection than it is in other times of year. This little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found under a trash can, and the homeowners gently pushed it out of the area … but it came […]

Notes from Apryl from a recent relocation: Very nice couple who have had 1 rattlesnake in the past. Snake was located on their front courtyard enjoying the shade. Their backyard and side yard was immaculate in terms of minimalistic styling and no clutter. They were wondering why the snake chooses their front yard as it […]

Notes from Apryl: “A tale of two diamondbacks. First rattlesnake found in backyard courtyard. Homeowner has view fencing overlooking a desert wash. She also has her front gate off due to construction so her backyard was easily accessible on both sides currently. And a different call in the neighborhood, snake found in backyard leaves while […]

A big Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that Jeff caught in Queen Creek recently. This is at a new development with a desert-integrated neighborhood, so there will always be at least some random encounters with rattlesnakes. Homeowners can have control of the situation by reducing heavy landscaping, water sources, keeping up on rodent control by non-poison methods, […]

Marissa responds to several calls reported as rattlesnakes or even a Gila monster, only to find something else entirely. When people are unfamiliar with Arizona’s wildlife, quick judgments happen—especially in stressful moments. We never blame anyone for calling it in. When it comes to potentially dangerous animals, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. […]

This courtyard is now off limits to rattlesnakes 🙂 It didn’t lose any of its looks, either, with some careful detail work from Michael on the fence installation team.

A call came in for a large rattlesnake alongside the house. The homeowner used a rake to gently coax the snake into a trash can, and gave us a call. Josh arrived shortly afterward, and transferred the snake into a bucket to be relocated. He found a nice deep cave in suitable habitat within its […]

Sometimes we aren’t able to get a photo of a snake before we have to capture it, so we get a bucket shot. Here are a few recent relocation situations from the Phoenix area. These include a speckled rattlesnake, blacktailed rattlesnake, and a few Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes.