On countless rattlesnake relocation calls, it is a simple situation like this that is the reason. While it’s easy to dismiss rattlesnake encounters as inevitable, or “your’re in the desert, deal with it”, there’s actually much that can be done. Simple actions, like adding a metal can under condensation drips like this to catch and […]

A small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found in a pot in a west Tucson garden.

After capturing the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that prompted a call to our hotline, Marissa found a big Sonoran Desert Toad elsewhere on the property in an appropriate place. Both were relocated to carefully selected locations within their estimated home range.

A homeowner found a tiny shed skin in the yard and was concerned about letting the dog out. She called to get a property inspection to see if it could be found. It’s a big yard with a lot of heavy vegetation so it looked like it was going to be a challenge, but Marissa […]

Late October is a transitional time for rattlesnakes in Arizona, and spotting a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake on a Tucson patio is not uncommon. This behavior, often referred to as ingress staging, indicates that the snake is preparing to hibernate or has already chosen a nearby location to settle for the colder months. Understanding this behavior […]

In late October, Dave was called out for an unknown snake found INSIDE a home. It ended up being a big jet-black Coachwhip! This is one of a few reasons why the common name of “red racer” for this subspecies is a little off 😉 This is a harmless snake that eats about everything it […]

Marissa was called out to a home where a bucket had already been placed over the rattlesnake. When she got there and looked under it – the snake was gone, leaving a track leaving the container. She looked around the area for places the snake likely lives, and found it moving towards the pool equipment, […]

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.