Austin responded to a Black Rock Coffee shop in southeast Mesa for this young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, which was hanging out near a rodent bait box. Unfortunately, the patch of desert across the street that likely served as its home is being developed and will soon become the site of a new Target store. Because […]

From Alivia: Homeowners called after spotting a snake crawling along the wall of their backyard in a Scottsdale home. They have rattlesnake fencing and based on the snakes description I advised them it was a harmless non-venomous species, they however still requested our help in relocating it. As I arrived I was informed that their […]

A homeowner stepped outside to grab a package and, as she turned to head back inside, spotted a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled quietly in the corner by the entryway. Although the home sits directly across the street from South Mountain, she mentioned this was the first snake she’d seen in her yard in over 20 […]

CJ responded to a call for a juvenile Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in a small backyard. Despite its size, this little snake had plenty of attitude and nearly launched itself back out of the bucket moments after being secured. After the capture, it was relocated to a deep sandy wash and released into a tangled stand […]

A homeowner called after discovering a Kingsnake cruising through the garden in her backyard. She had no problem sharing the space with a Kingsnake, but the yard was surrounded by a large stucco wall with very few ways in or out. Concerned the snake may have become trapped, she gave us a call. Josh was […]

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 […]