An early season Tiger Rattlesnake from a home in the Catalina Foothills. Dave had been to this same property a few weeks earlier to remove a sizable Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, making this the second rattlesnake encounter for these homeowners in a short period of time. Fortunately, this beautiful Tiger was safely removed and released to […]
Continue reading..Early Tiger Rattlesnake Removal in TucsonA collection of recent photographs of Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes, as they were found on properties when Dave arrived to relocate them. These kinds of photos aren’t meant to show you a close up of the snake … there is more than enough of that out there. Instead, these help people understand the kinds of places […]
Continue reading..Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Context Training in ArizonaMarissa responded to a Paradise Valley home after a FedEx driver spotted a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake near the road in front of the property. The snake moved into a nearby bush before the homeowner could get a closer look. Upon arrival, she found it coiled quietly beneath the shrub exactly where it had taken cover. […]
Continue reading..Western Diamondback Under Front Yard BushMarissa responded to a Scottsdale home after the homeowner’s landscapers spotted a Sonoran Gophersnake tangled in garden netting near the garden. The snake had been seen the day before and was still stuck when the homeowner called for help. Fortunately, the cooler weather likely helped it avoid more serious injury. The netting had caused some […]
Continue reading..Gophersnake Trapped in Garden NettingThis 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 […]
Continue reading..Young Diamondback Displaced by ConstructionThe 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 […]
Continue reading..Speckled Rattlesnake Relocated onto Camelback MountainThese 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 […]
Continue reading..Silent Rattlesnake at Cave Creek Front DoorThis 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 […]
Continue reading..Front Yard Rattlesnake During Ant SprayingThis 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 […]
Continue reading..Western Diamondback Finds Perfect New HomeA 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 […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake Hunt Interrupted in Backyard