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 […]

These are always difficult and dangerous situations. Rosemary, which is often ironically planted due to a rumor that it repels rattlesnakes, is an amazing attractant of them instead. The dense cover, high ambient moisture, numerous rodents and burrows, and general inaccessibility can’t be ignored by a rattlesnake looking for a place to live. For us, […]

A worker at a construction complex found this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hibernating inside an electrical closet. The door was outside the building and not sealed at the bottom. This is surprisingly common on apartment patio closets in Arizona.

On a recent property inspection service, Nick found this packrat midden. These structures, which just look like a pile of sticks and debris, are an insulated, safe opportunity for rattlesnakes. Especially in areas without abundant natural rock (much of Scottsdale and Cave Creek, for instance), packrat middens become important microhabitat for all kinds of wildlife, […]