A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found coiled up in a lush courtyard. The deep cover and water in the area is very useful to small animals, including rattlesnakes. Cheyenne safely captured the snake and relocated it to suitable cover in an adjacent preserve.

A Sonoran Gophersnake made its way into a chicken coop, and had recently found a meal. Chicken coops are magnets for snakes because they also attract other prey items, like rodents and other birds. Apryl helped it get back out.

Two separate kingsnakes relocated from a hole alongside a Scottsdale patio. These are harmless snakes, but we understand that sharing space with snakes of any kind can be a longer term project. In the meantime, the snakes get to survive with a bit of inconvenience. More about why we sometimes relocate harmless snakes: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/snakeblog/rattlesnake-solutions/why-relocate-harmless-snakes/

A call came in late at night for a rattlesnake seen in a backyard, cruising all over the place. The property was clear of any clutter, and the snake was likely just therer to get a drink from the pool. Manny went out to help the snake find a better spot to hang out, though […]

Maggie was called out ot a home with a rattlesnake hanging out next to a watering station in the chicken coop! The chickens stayed away, thankfully, and really didn’t seem to even care about it. The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was safely relocated to a nearby preserve.

Maggie and Cheyenne teamed up to try and find a teenie tiny snake in a home. After some effort, Cheyenne found the little snake hiding behind a bookcase. They caught the juvenile Coachwhip and relocated it to a network of rodent burrows within its estimated home range. The coachwhip, of course, wasn’t a fan of […]

This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was in the corner of a backyard. The yard had self-installed snake fencing, but there were gaps in the corners that the snake was able to get through, and some other entry points here and there. Cheyenne relocated the little snake, and pointed out the gaps so they could be fixed.

Addie was clearing a fence line to trench for a rattlesnake fence installation with Josh and Mike, and found a big Western Diamondback Rattlesnake under a bush in the work zone. With a lot of dense vegetation and water available, this wasn’t a surprise (and part of the reason our crew was out there to […]

A night shift nightsnake. CJ was called to this home in an entirely urbanized area with no native desert nearby. These small snakes are among the most adaptable that can be found in the state, often doing just fine in the well-watered backyards of the Phoenix metro valley. And another nightsnake from Cory the next […]

CJ found a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake settled under a cycad in a backyard in Cave Creek. It had been likely been using the area for awhile, as this was in the peak of summer with no rain on the horizon, with numerous deep hiding spots right next to the plant. CJ relocated it to a […]