A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was seen in the bushes near the front patio of a unit at an assisted living community. The complex is surrounded on all sides by native habitat, and we are called to visit several times each year. Cheyenne helped the snake find a similar location, a packrat nest, elsewhere.
Continue reading..Rattlesnakes Can Be Found At Assisted Living Facilities in PhoenixA Mojave Rattlesnake found hanging out in the yard near Casa Grande. The snake may have just been passing through (this was in early October), but it’s that time of year when they were looking for dens … so maybe not. Unlike what many expect a den to look like, these snakes often stay alone […]
Continue reading..Mojave Rattlesnake Found in Casa GrandeSome rattlesnake diversity for a night! Jeff was called to pick up a Tiger Rattlesnake in south Phoenix, then rushed to Florence for a Sonoran Sidewinder. Both are specialist species that require special consideration for where they are to be released.
Continue reading..Specialized Rattlesnake RelocationA homeowner saw a young rattlesnake in the yard and hoped it would move on, but gave us a call after about 45 minutes. Jeff got there and the snake had disappeared, but he saw it near its original location and was able to safely capture it. He took it to a packrat nest (the […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake In The BackyardThis Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was tucked in under a plant by the front door, but a light gave it away. This snake has been living at the home for some time, most likely, based on its condition and time of year.
Continue reading..Rattlesnake Hibernating by the DoorA Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was discovered in a rodent box and called in by the pest control company. The homeowner was concerned about the snake, and was hoping it would be ok so it could continue to help with the rodent situation. Thankfully the trap seemed to only catch its skin, making a painful but […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake Stuck In Rodent TrapA great example of snake fencing at work. This young Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted outside of a gate in Cave Creek, which was protected by an older installation of ours. The gap at the bottom is within the proper tolerance, meaning even tiny rattlesnakes are going to have to search elsewhere for a winter […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake Kept Out By Snake FencingA small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was seen hiding in the garage, where it likely intended to spend the winter. It disappeared but Apryl was able to find it nearby, under a shoe rack, and safely capture it. She took it to season-appropriate microhabitat for it to continue its life.
Continue reading..Little Garage RattlesnakeOne of many garage diamondbacks to come this year. The homeowner is from Canada and was absolutely shocked when he opened his garage door and came incredibly close to stepping on this large adult diamondback. The garage was sealed very well so the snake likely entered when the garage door was open. The homeowner says that he […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake in the GarageTrash = rodents = rattlesnakes = yikes Our team sealed up this enclosed trash can area to have no gap larger than a quarter inch, making late night take-out-the-trash runs a less stressful event. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social
Continue reading..Keeping Rattlesnakes Out of Trash Area