Rattlesnake Gives Birth Under a House! Late summer in Arizona means baby rattlesnake season, and things can get interesting fast. In this episode, Marissa responds to a call at a home she’s been to before. A western diamondback is resting along the side of the house, but as she approaches, it quickly disappears into a […]

This was going to be one of those “can you see it” posts, but it hardly seemed fair. A homeowner sat at this little table to enjoy her morning coffee when she saw she wasn’t alone. Placing her arm on the table had disturbed a resting Sonoran Gophersnake. Suddenly, the coffee was no longer necessary. […]

Some calls are straightforward. Others… not so much. In this episode, Marissa takes on one of the most dangerous things we do—freeing a large rattlesnake tangled in chicken wire. It’s high-risk for everyone involved, especially the snake. While that’s happening, I’m called to a carport where a rattlesnake found a cool spot to hide, and […]

This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was discovered by a landscaper as it sheltered in the shade. On this particular day, the temperature was above 105˚F, making this drip system a perfect situation for any small animal that might find it. The homeowner very much wanted to make sure the snake was relocated safely. It was taken […]

A rattlesnake aversion trained dog alerted the homeowners to a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hiding out on the back patio. The homeowners then watched it until Maggie arrived, making for an easy relocation.

A call from a road crew came in from the side of Camelback Mountain. James went out to help this beautifully colored Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake get out of the way of construction, and stay within its home range.

A “baby rattlesnake” ended up being this Sonoran Lyresnake! These aren’t seen often by homeowners, so it was pretty exciting all around. Maggie showed the differences between this snake and a rattlesnake. Lyresnakes have wide heads that are strongly differentiated from their neck and body and cat eyes, which can result in misidentification if going […]

A homeowner called after the gardeners spotted a “small rattlesnake” slither under bushes next to the ramada. Maggie was called out and was able to find the snake … a small Sonoran Gophersnake. Upon learning its real identity, the homeowner opted to keep the snake in place to help with rodents. The landscapers also now […]

A property manager called in a rattlesnake hiding out near the entrance of a home. The cleaners had seen the snake earlier, and it decided to stay for the day in this shaded corner. Maggie found a great spot for it to be moved to with deep cover and abundant prey.

,A call came in for a rattlesnake out trying to climb up a block wall. This was back in early August, so Marissa suspected it was something else since it was 111˚F at the time (lethal for a rattlesnake, but coachwhips are built different). She found the snake hiding at the base of a bush […]