The monsoon continues, bringing peak activity for all native reptiles and amphibians of Arizona. Here are just a few of those from recent times. 24/7 Snake Removal & Prevention: Phoenix-metro: 480-237-9975 Tucson-metro: 520-308-6211 A landscaper spotted this large Sonoran Desert Toad, which led to a call to our hotline. Marissa moved it to a better […]

Living in Arizona means that running into a snake is always a possibility. Fortunately, the violent times of the past have largely given way to smarter methods of dealing with the issue. This includes snake relocation and prevention, and we are thankful to work with homeowners every day who choose these options. Here are just […]

Both the Sonoran Gophersnake and the person that came to take it off the patio were pretty exciting to this little guy. A homeowner spotted a Sonoran Gophersnake while watering a palmtree over a wall. But, the drain the snake was hiding in was too small, and it eventually came out to be taken to […]

These four Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnakes were captured in the same location over a couple of visits. We implanted passive radio transmitters and released them together to carefully selected microhabitat. We’ll see them again, but most likely in a subsequent survey of the release canyon than any other scenario. Marissa caught this feisty Western Patchnosed Snake […]

A Desert Nightsnake got stuck in a garage sticky tarp. Thankfully, it was found in time to be saved and relocated elsewhere. These small, entirely harmless snakes are often killed in traps like this. Ironically, they are predators of the pests that the traps are meant for, possibly resulting in a net negative effect towards […]

Nothing to see here … just us cables. This Desert Nightsnake (Hypsiglena chlorophaea) was found in a Marana home behind some furniture. They’re harmless, and often found inside homes like this for a variety of reasons. It was released back to better surroundings. Stuff stored outside can be useful to a rattlesnake. Dave relocated this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake from a situation where it was taking temporary cover on the […]

A quick and easy capture of a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake at a property in Rio Verde yesterday. The snake was having a nice time in some well-watered raised garden boxes, and got a free ride to a packrat nest just elsewhere. If you’ll notice, too, the snake is more curious than anything by the whole […]

A homeowner went out into the garage and was immediately rattled at from near the door. The snake likely got in while the door was open for awhile the day before. While walking around in the backyard at night, a homeowner and her dog were rattled at. The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake had moved under a […]

This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake kept playing hide and seek with the homeowners in a rodent hole at the base of this bush before it could be captured. This is in a new development in the northwest valley and conflict with wildlife will be high over the next several years, as both the animals and people […]

A quick Western Diamondback Rattlesnake relocation from this situation near Marana the other day. The snake was likely hibernating within or near the box, taking advantage of a little sun before its primary spring activities. The first snake removal of 2024 for CJ! The homeowners were getting ready for bed when one went into the […]