The homeowner was on her back patio picking up a cover for her patio furniture when she noticed a snake underneath. She quickly dropped the cover and went inside, unsure what kind of snake it was. When we arrived, the snake was still right next to the cover and turned out to be a baby […]

Sometimes they just relocate themselves. Marissa got this one recently and he was really ready to get to cover after its first (hopefully) car ride in its life.

A pair of Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes courting in a north Scottsdale backyard the other day. Jon went out to help them find a better spot to make this year’s baby rattlesnakes.

Rattlesnake removal in Carefree, Arizona. The homeowner spotted this little Western Diamondback while taking out the trash. The garage door was right next to where the snake was seen, and there was a small gap in the corner that it may have used to slip in and out. With good desert habitat surrounding the home, […]

Marissa was first called out to remove two Western Diamondbacks found mating in a backyard. A few days later, she was called back – this time for two more rattlesnakes just outside the fence. While handling the situation, she got to witness something pretty cool — two male rattlesnakes engaged in combat. Four snakes, two […]

This beautiful Western Diamondback decided to take advantage of the wonderful cover found inside an open garage. The homeowner had left the garage open for several hours today and was alerted to the snake’s presence by the rattle. The snake remained in place whilst the homeowner and her “backup” neighbors kept a close eye. Fortunately, […]

Here are some relocation calls that aren’t the usual Western Diamondbacks or Sonoran Gophersnakes. Arizona is home to one of the highest reptile diversities in the country, and many of those species live right within Phoenix and Tucson city limits. In this video, we respond to calls for several different kinds of snakes — some […]

This gate has been modified to prevent rattlesnakes of any size or age from passing. As part of other modifications made to the fence, block wall, and other situation on the property: this backyard is ready for rattlesnake season.

During the colder months, Bryan spent time out in the field observing rattlesnakes at their winter dens to see what they’re actually doing this time of year. While most people imagine snakes sleeping all winter long, the reality is a lot more interesting. Rattlesnakes gather in rocky dens and remain mostly inactive, but they aren’t […]

This longnosed snake was skinny, but still managed to get stuck in a tiny hole in the exterior wall of the home.  After some gentle coaxing, a little cooking oil, and a lot of patience, our new friend is now resting comfortably in a warm and spacious pack rat nest. -Litchfield Park