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, […]

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.

I 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 […]

Rattlesnake 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 […]

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.

No. Installation of a snake fence in Arizona, if the total project cost is more than $1,000, requires a license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (CR-14 Fencing). Additionally, the installer should be insured and bonded. There may also be HOA guidelines to consider. Here is an example of a snake fence installed legally in […]

Rattlesnake Solutions offers 24 hour snake removal services to the Peoria area. The phone number is 480-237-9975. Here is a recent snake removal from Peoria.

A couple of recent rattlesnake relocations from the Tucson area. Dry conditions have suppressed activity to some degree this year, but scenes like this are still a thing many times a day. If you’re wondering what a rattlesnake track looks like, here’s a before and after of a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake captured near Tucson. This […]

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake resting in ambush at the base of a brittlebush in a backyard in north Phoenix. This one was spotted by the homeowner when she went to take the trash out.

This Sonoran Gophersnake was called in as a rattlesnake. It’s easy to see why – the pattern, and sometimes behaviors and sounds of these snakes can be superficially similar to rattlesnakes. In many cases the homeowners opt to keep the snake there after it’s discovered it’s not dangerous in any way, but more often this […]