This one wasn’t super happy about being removed from its cozy patio. But, Marissa was sure to find the perfect replacement spot, without any pesky humans around, too. This was in north Phoenix back in September.
Continue reading..Defensive Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in PhoenixA call to retrieve a Gila Monster ended up with a Chuckwalla in hand. These large lizards are mistaken for gilas more often than you might realize, along with any other large lizard. These are, of course, entirely harmless unless you’re a flower.
Continue reading..Mistaken Lizard IdentityThis newborn Mojave Rattlesnake was spotted on a back patio at a Surprise home … barely. This little snake was about 7″ long and as big around as a pencil. In mid-September, when this was found, that would be just a few weeks old.
Continue reading..Newborn Mojave RattlesnakeThis Western Groundsnake almost didn’t make it. Marissa was able to free it, and now the homeowner knows that these small snakes are more effective towards the intended target (scorpions) than the trap itself.
Continue reading..The Most Effective Scorpion Control Is FreeThis Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found an interesting spot up the stairs at the edge of a patio. It may have been using the plants which were recently removed from the deep flowerbed below, and ended up needing a new place to spend the winter. Thankfully for everyone, including the snake, Dave found it a perfect […]
Continue reading..Western Diamondback Rattlesnake In An Unsual SpotNot exactly the coziest spot to spend the winter, but it may not be the snake’s fault. Without very specific relocation sites, rattlesnakes moved by the fire department are left to desperately try and find replacement conditions to survive … and often fail. Marissa helped it to a more suitable location.
Continue reading..Don’t Call The Fire Department For Snake RemovalsOne of two Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes found under a patio in Oro Valle in November. Situations like this can be a perfect spot to hibernate. Nik was careful to move them to a suitable replacement site.
Continue reading..Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Under PatioA homeowner callerd about a blue snake, so Marissa was already excited about coming to get a speckled rattlesnake out of the yard. When she captured it, she found out it was sitting on top of a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. A few days prior, she was at the neighbor’s place getting a Tiger Rattlesnake. Sounds […]
Continue reading..Rattlesnake Friendly Neighborhood!The view from the patio furniture at a recently rattlesnake fenced property. Without knowing it was there, it is really hard to see at all.
Continue reading..Snake Fencing Is InvisibleThis little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was about as small as they get, maybe 7″ long and brand new. The homeowner spotted it in the backyard in north Phoenix, and called Marissa to come help the little one be somewhere else.
Continue reading..Tiny Baby Rattlesnake In The Yard