A cleaning crew was clearing out the deep window wells at a Peoria home when they spotted a small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake at the bottom of one. Despite an estimated eight-foot fall, the snake appeared completely unharmed. Jason safely removed it and relocated it to a spacious, cool packrat nest nearby. It offered many of […]

Jason responded to a North Scottsdale home after a homeowner spotted a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake moving along the side of the house toward the backyard before losing sight of it. The backyard offered almost nothing a snake would typically seek out: no clutter, no landscaping, and very little shade. After checking the area, Jason noticed […]

Another rattlesnake fence project completed, with some precision work from Brent, Mark and Michael. This patio is now a lot less stressful in the summer for the homeowners. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social

Josh responded after a homeowner stepped into her backyard and discovered a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the middle of eating a lizard. Knowing the snake couldn’t stay, she called us right away. By the time Josh arrived, the rattlesnake had thankfully finished its meal, allowing for a smooth capture. He secured the snake in a […]

Arizona’s hottest months can make it seem like wildlife disappears, but that’s not really what’s happening. I headed out before sunrise for a local rattlesnake survey to see how animals are coping with the extreme heat. During this time of year, many species shift their activity patterns or spend much of their time underground, relying […]

A California Kingsnake from Queen Creek was cruising around the homeowner’s front yard before eventually deciding the neighbor’s basketball hoop was the perfect hiding spot. That made for a pretty easy capture when Austin arrived. The home backed up to open fields filled with brush trimmings and debris, providing excellent habitat for a kingsnake. Austin […]

This family called us after their dogs alerted them to a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in the backyard eating a rabbit. By the time Michael arrived, the snake had finished its meal and was curled up beneath a yucca, resting while it digested. After safely securing it, he relocated the snake within its estimated home range […]

Before and after photos of Rattlesnake Fence completed by Brent and Daylan recently. You have to look close to see anything had been done, which is the way you want it.

I recently added a baby Desert Massasauga to my collection, courtesy of Cody at Rattlesnake Ranch AZ. Before building its enclosure, I wanted to spend some time in the habitat these snakes actually live in to get ideas for how to recreate it as accurately as possible. Cody joined me in the field to help […]

This tiny little Western Diamondback was found by homeowners taking shelter under their trash cans on trash day. I came out to assist in relocating it. I was surprised by how small it was for the time of year but noticed some older healing injuries near its neck. Potentially the cause of missing a few […]