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 […]

A call came in for a large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled on the back porch where the dogs usually hang out. Luckily, the pups have great recall and left the snake alone. Maggie was able to find a great spot for the snake in a deep hole at the base of dense vegetation within the […]

Late-night Western Diamondback Rattlesnake for CJ in north Phoenix. Though there was a sliver of habitat not too far away, the home was certainly not the first place he would have suspected to find one. Desert ironwood trees are my microhabitat of choice, and he found a deep packrat nest under one for a release […]