A homeowner sent in a photo of a shed skin, worrying it could be from a rattlesnake. Marissa let her know it was from a harmless California Kingsnake. However, the homeowner still wanted to have the property inspected, to make sure other snakes that aren’t as harmless weren’t also living there. The yard was nice […]

A call came in for a rattlesnake coiled by a front door. She watched the snake envenomate a Desert Spiny Lizard that ran by, then eat it, before settling in again in the corner to rest. Photo credit to Cathe Johnson.

Soft soil made this property a bit of a challenge. In these situations, we need to make sure the mesh extends deeper underground, with some extra methods, to make sure rodents don’t compromise the perimeter and rattlesnakes won’t be able to get in. This one took a lot of work, but turned out great. More […]

Sometimes a rattlesnake can be waited out to see if it will just leave, and sometimes that’s not really an option. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found coiled right up against the front door is an example. Shaded entryways are often places rattlesnakes are found, which isn’t exactly loved by the local delivery drivers. This one […]

A Sonoran Gophersnake was spotted shedding its skin in a tub full of mint in a garden. Once it was identified as a harmless species, it was left alone to finish changing its clothes.

Nick was called out to pick up this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found cruising around a backyard in Tucson. While he was hiking it out to release, he spotted another Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in ambush, a good indication that he’s found the right spot. To those who have followed us for awhile: what in the photos […]

A call for a “black snake” came in at a construction site. With only a couple of possibilities, this one was the hardest situation. The coachwhip was under a sheet of plywood covering equipment in a hole. Marissa was able go get ahold of it and get the snake out, and released it to suitable […]

A homeowner called about a rattlesnake curled up right by the front door. When Austin arrived, the snake was in the same spot. During the hottest times of summer, we usually don’t need to worry too much about a snake seen mid-day moving around … they’re trapped by the heat in the place they are. […]

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake taking advantage of a dripping pipe in 110˚ weather. Without ways to hide and stay cool, these temperatures can be lethal to rattlesnakes very quickly. This can make relocating them especially challenging during the summer months, but Nick was able to find a deep, dark spot for it to get out […]

The homeowner called about a snake in the garage. When I arrived, I saw a coachwhip next to the freezer. The garage was cluttered so my initial grab was unsuccessful and the snake retreated underneath the expansion joint in the concrete. When I lifted up the joint I could see a small part of the snake in the […]