This was a fun one. Cheyenne responded to a call for a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in a garage. The homeowners had been noticing things knocked over in there recently, so this is not the culprit they’d expected. They were surprised such a large snake hadn’t rattled at them … but that mystery was also solved. […]

As winter approaches in Arizona, the calls we get start to change. In this episode, Marissa and I show what late-fall rattlesnake relocations actually look like. Most of the snakes we’re finding now are getting ready to hibernate or are already settled in — hiding in debris piles, garages, sheds, sprinkler boxes, and patios. I […]

A call came in for a rattlesnake on the front porch. The homeowner was no stranger to rattlesnakes, as we have been to the property several times in the past. This one was tucked in between the back corner next to a rock and some decorations. There was a water bowl for lizards and birds […]

A call came in for a mystery snake in the backyard. They knew it wasnt’ a rattlesnake, but definitely wanted it removed. Maggie arrived and found it on the wall between their yard and the adjacent property. It was a friendly California Kingsnake, and the homeowners got to learn all about their harmless visitor. Maggie […]

A late night call to Queen Creek had Maggie catching the heaviest rattlesnake she’s seen all season. This big Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was looking for a way out of the backyard when she arrived, but couldn’t fit! She helped get it to a better spot outside of the neighborhood.

Back in September, homeowners called with a baby rattlesnake on the front patio. They were about to have a birthday party, so it was important to have a safe area before the kids arrived. Maggie went out and retrieved this young Mojave Rattlesnake and got it to a better spot. Northern Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus […]

Newly installed Rattlesnake Fencing to make some less stressful times on the patio. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social

A Sonoran Gophersnake got stuck in a well … the second one in a month! This one was much larger than the last one and couldn’t get out on its own. Maggie got the snake out and gave some advise on how to prevent another snake from getting in.

From Maggie: “Homeowner called with a huge rattlesnake under some foliage in her backyard. She walked right past it on her way to fill the bird feeders and luckily it was not phased. As soon as I placed the western diamondback into my bucket, a huge gophersnake took the opportunity to appear from behind some […]

In this episode, we take a close look at why some of Arizona’s most common landscaping bushes — especially lantana and rosemary — are huge rattlesnake magnets. We start by showing what’s going on inside a typical lantana shrub: deep shade, constant moisture from irrigation, and plenty of rodents. It’s perfect shelter all year, and […]