The Tucson relocation hotline will be busy soon – this is the first call for Gary, our newest rattlesnake relocator in the area. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was sitting out at 55˚F, catching some rain to drink on hydrophobic scales. The home was built over a rock outcrop with access under the dek, meaning this […]

A contractor doing some renovations to a Tucson guest house came across this scene. A Tiger Rattlesnake from a nearby golfcourse, where a population of them do quite well with the natural habitat between the grass, with the occasional visit to nearby homes. The snake was carefully relocated to suitable microhabitat for the season (last […]

Fun times at the office. This little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted at a warehouse in Tucson. Its presence indicates that there are also mice cruising around from time to time. Dave was able to get it to a better spot.

Imagine this – you’re coming home from work and notice something different in the corner and are about to meet one of our crew, who’s about to tell you all about why this happened and what can be done to prevent it in the future. That happens every day here in Arizona, a few times […]

The area under this tree is a popular place for rodents and birds … and so becomes a popular place for predators as well. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted pitted in the sand waiting for an opportunity. But, being this close to the back door, Dave was called out to move it to a […]

A recently completed rattlesnake fencing project, this time at the childhood home of one of our own snake prevention specialists. This home is ready for rattlesnake season, which is imminent. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/snake-fence.php?p=social

A perfect situation for wildlife includes ALL wildlife. This water hole attracts all kinds of birds, small mammals, and other animals people like to see in the yard. This also means, however, that predators of those animals will show up as well. This conversation was part of a recent property inspection. For more information on […]

Scottsdale, Arizona is home to 26 different species of snakes, including 6 species of rattlesnakes! While they’re not found throughout the city, much of Scottsdale is built to incorporate native habitat. As a result people in the Scottsdale area are more likely to run into a snake in their own backyard than many places in […]

This morning around 5am, a call came in from an apartment complex in Ahwatukee. The resident saw a snake, which could have been a small rattlesnake, disappear behind the washing machine. Marissa went out to get it, and thankfully it was just a Desert Nightsnake. These snakes are the most common snake in the valley […]

This little rattlesnake had been hanging out in and out of the garage for the last few weeks. The homeowner put out some mothballs and snake repellent, and as always, the snake did not care at all. How that scam can continue to be sold is beyond me.