Late October is a transitional time for rattlesnakes in Arizona, and spotting a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake on a Tucson patio is not uncommon. This behavior, often referred to as ingress staging, indicates that the snake is preparing to hibernate or has already chosen a nearby location to settle for the colder months. Understanding this behavior […]

In late October, Dave was called out for an unknown snake found INSIDE a home. It ended up being a big jet-black Coachwhip! This is one of a few reasons why the common name of “red racer” for this subspecies is a little off 😉 This is a harmless snake that eats about everything it […]

Marissa was called out to a home where a bucket had already been placed over the rattlesnake. When she got there and looked under it – the snake was gone, leaving a track leaving the container. She looked around the area for places the snake likely lives, and found it moving towards the pool equipment, […]

Some Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes in the usual positions, and another shot in the bucket as they are on route to the new place. As similar as they can look in memory, its a surprisingly variable species in pattern, color, size, and behavior. All were, as always, relocated to carefully selected microhabitat that is in best […]

This little coachwhip scared folks at an assisted living facility when it appeared and darted under a tv stand. Sometimes on nice days, they leave the patio doors open, which says “free cave” to snakes that may be passing through. It was given a ride back outside.

We don’t get this species very often on calls, even in areas where they are common. Bryce picked up this Blacktailed Rattlesnake, along with a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, in late September. They were relocated to very specific habitat, which is necessary in any relocation.

A pair of small Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes were discovered hibernating at an irrigation box. Moisture is one of the primary factors that may get a rattlesnake to come out of its winter den for a short time, but don’t make the mistake many do of saying things like “they are out”, when it’s really more […]

While decorating the front yard, a rattlesnake buzzed at the homeowner from a drain. She looked down to see this tiny Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Marissa was able to get it out without incident, and relocate it to better hibernation habitat.

Bryce went out to Scottsdale to look for an unidentified snake. Due to the location, it was very unlikely to be a rattlesnake – but surprises happen and snakes can hitch rides in cars on occasion, so it’s good to check. He ended up finding this California Kingsnake, which have been able to live throughout […]

Back in September, Bryce picked up this mother Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake and her newborn babies at a home near the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. It took several trips to get them all, but he eventually got five babies and the mom. He relocated them to a north-facing caliche cave in a drainage that could be a […]