Snakes aren’t invincible predators. A single bite from a rodent can severely injure or even kill a snake. This is why venom exists: not just to kill prey, but to avoid dangerous physical fights. Here’s a real and unfortunate case showing how fragile snakes actually are, and our attempt to save one from an unfortunate […]

Notes from Maggie on a recent snake relocation call: This might be the cutest coachwhip ever. 😍 This call came in from North Phoenix with some panicked homeowners who saw a snake in their backyard. They immediately hid inside and called for help. They watched through the windows and thought it had gone under the […]

A baby rattlesnake was found in the backyard of a new build in Awhatukee. The home backs up to the mountain with a huge wash nearby, so it’s not a surprise. Marissa took the little guy to a better spot where it hopefully won’t be seeing any other people.

Garages are one of the most common places we find snakes—and not just in the summer. In this one we respond to multiple snake calls involving garages and break down why rattlesnakes and gophersnakes are so drawn to them throughout the year. From extreme summer heat to cold winter nights, garages often provide exactly what […]

This poor snake was discovered halfway out of a rodent trap box in a front yard in Cave Creek. The head was clamped badly, for an unknown amount of time. Amazingly, once Marissa carefully got it out of there, it showed signs that it would be ok once the swelling went down, and was released.

Going to grab this landscaping bag ended up being a good story for a homeowner in Cave Creek. A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was hiding out under it, just relaxing in the shade. Marissa helped the snake get to a better spot.

On January 8, a cleaning crew was visiting a home near Tucson and noticed a small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hiding out behind a metal panel. Dave went out to capture it, and knew to search the garage for others, as winter-time rattlesnake sightings are often not single-snake events. Sure enough, he found another as well. […]

A little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that had found something big to eat … so much so it was having trouble hiding its newly round body. The homeowner spotted it while working in the yard in Cave Creek. Marissa helpled the snake to a better spot, being very gentle with it so it doesn’t lose its […]

A glance out the back door caught a surprise visitor on the patio. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was likely disturbed by nearby construction, which had just deleted the habitat that it was using to hibernate. Marissa was called out to capture the snake and move it to a better spot that is neither a patio […]

Dogs were barking outside at a home in Scottsdale, and the homeowner went to investigate. She found this large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake under a bush, and got the dogs inside. The snake disappeared, so she called us to come find it. Marissa arrived and was able to locate the snake laid out in the shade […]