This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found using the garage shelves as a winter den in Rio Verde. This is quite common during the cooler months in Arizona. The snake was moved to a spot that meets all of the criteria for safe winter survival, where there very well may have been other rattlesnakes hiding out […]

This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was found in this colorful corner in mid November, almost certainly near its selected winter home. Sometimes, a snake can be unable to get to one, however. Construction displacement and imprecise relocations by fire departments can be significant challenges to rattlesnakes during the winter months. Thankfully, Dave was called out to […]

These two Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes were fished out of a trench on a Casa Grande construction site. One of which got lucky, already being half buried before being found. Both were relocated to better surroundings.

Back iA call to our Prescott hotline had Dane remove a door threshold to access this dark Blacktailed Rattlesnake. It had been hanging out on the porch for awhile, and got a ride to nearby suitable habitat. This was back in September.

Rattlesnake fenced gate from the inside, where some of the modifications made to this gate can be seen. The smaller gaps alongside the house are often ignored or not sufficiently sealed up to prevent rattlesnakes.

A large male Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that must have had some difficulty finding a good spot to hibernate this year. This can happen for any number of reasons, often including displacement from construction and random relocations by the fire department. Thankfully Dave was called out and he was able to find him a better spot […]

Another near-death of a harmless snake due to a gluetrap. This one lucked out by being spotted in time for Marissa to come rescue it. Most often, this is not an expected result for homeowners. It can be a shock, and very often once something like this happens, the remaining traps go into the trash.

This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted by a dog in Mesa. The homeowner noticed the dog staring at something and backing up (good dog!) and went to check it out, and it was this well-hidden Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. The shed behind it is an ideal situation for rattlesnakes, with plenty of cover and easy access. […]

A pest control company spotted this tiny newborn Western Diamondback Rattlesnake resting under a mat in the backyard of a Scottsdale home. We got a call to help it move along, and Marissa picked a spot where it would be better off.

A Tiger Rattlesnake took temporary refuge under some stuff stored in the backyard of an Ahwatukee home. Marissa helped it get back to the mountain nearby.