A side gate with newly installed Rattlesnake Fencing. This is part of a system designed to keep rattlesnakes out of certain areas … those places you put bare feet and pets, that kind of thing. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social
Continue reading..Snake Fence Installed On A GateFrom the perspective of someone coming in or enjoying the pool in this backyard, the rattlesnake fencing added is somewhere between invisible to forgettable. What you won’t be seeing, too: rattlesnakes.
Continue reading..Snake Fence Project Completed in ArizonaBefore and after improvements to this double gate that will prevent rattlesnakes of all ages and sizes from getting into the backyard. Installed by licensed, bonded, insured professionals. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social AZROC 321123
Continue reading..New Rattlesnake Proofing On GateThis big, beautiful Sonoran Gophersnake was spotted going under a pool heater. The homeowners knew it was harmless, but weren’t comfortable with the snake on the property. Marissa was able to safely extract the snake and put it back with the adjacent golf course, where it’s certainly comfortable. More about why we sometimes relocate harmless […]
Continue reading..Big GophersnakeA pair of Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnakes aestivating near a hotel, taking advantage of some unintentional free water. They were released to carefully selected microhabitat which offers similar conditions. In the summer, snakes like this would quickly die if released to random desert locations. Aestivation (pronounced /ˌes.təˈveɪ.ʃən/ or /ˌēs-tə-ˈvā-shən/) A state of dormancy or metabolic inactivity […]
Continue reading..Where Should Speckled Rattlesnakes Be Relocated To?No. Rattlesnakes are defensive, not aggressive. This may seem like a semantic issue, but the discussion of aggressive rattlesnakes mischaracterizes their behavior. In reality, a rattling snake is just trying to defend itself. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake rattled the second CJ found it, and kept on rattling through the entire process. Buzzing in the bucket, […]
Continue reading..Are Rattlesnakes Aggressive?Another day, another small animal nearly dying in a gluetrap. Thankfully, the homeowner saw it in time and Marissa went out to rescue it. It’s a Desert Nightsnake, and was released without serious injuries.
Continue reading..Desert Nightsnake Nearly Dies In GluetrapI do my best to separate snake stuff from family time… but it doesn’t always work out that way. This past winter, I took a trip to Costa Rica with my wife, kids, and parents for a quiet family vacation. While the goal wasn’t herping, we still managed to find a few interesting reptiles along […]
Continue reading..Snakes Interrupted Our Costa Rican Family VacationRattlesnake aversion trained dogs can detect and alert their owners to the presence of snakes, potentially preventing surprise encounters. In one case in Scottsdale, trained dogs warned a homeowner about a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake on the porch. The homeowner monitored the snake until a Rattlesnake Solutions expert arrived and safely relocated it—benefiting both the family […]
Continue reading..How can rattlesnake aversion trained dogs help prevent dangerous encounters with snakes?Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes are often found near pool equipment because these areas provide a combination of shade, increased humidity, and concealment—ideal conditions for a snake seeking to stay cool and hidden. Pump areas are rarely disturbed, making them attractive hiding spots. Professionals like Rattlesnake Solutions relocate snakes from these locations to safer, more suitable habitats.
Continue reading..Why are Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes commonly found around pool equipment in Arizona yards?