A Sonoran Gophersnake was spotted shedding its skin in a tub full of mint in a garden. Once it was identified as a harmless species, it was left alone to finish changing its clothes.

Nick was called out to pick up this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found cruising around a backyard in Tucson. While he was hiking it out to release, he spotted another Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in ambush, a good indication that he’s found the right spot. To those who have followed us for awhile: what in the photos […]

A call for a “black snake” came in at a construction site. With only a couple of possibilities, this one was the hardest situation. The coachwhip was under a sheet of plywood covering equipment in a hole. Marissa was able go get ahold of it and get the snake out, and released it to suitable […]

A homeowner called about a rattlesnake curled up right by the front door. When Austin arrived, the snake was in the same spot. During the hottest times of summer, we usually don’t need to worry too much about a snake seen mid-day moving around … they’re trapped by the heat in the place they are. […]

A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake taking advantage of a dripping pipe in 110˚ weather. Without ways to hide and stay cool, these temperatures can be lethal to rattlesnakes very quickly. This can make relocating them especially challenging during the summer months, but Nick was able to find a deep, dark spot for it to get out […]

The homeowner called about a snake in the garage. When I arrived, I saw a coachwhip next to the freezer. The garage was cluttered so my initial grab was unsuccessful and the snake retreated underneath the expansion joint in the concrete. When I lifted up the joint I could see a small part of the snake in the […]

Gary was called to a home after the homeowner saw shed skins in the yard. The skin intself was from not from a rattlesnake, but the subsequent search found a large packrat nest under a tree, where he then found three adult Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes. While he was capturing them, he saw he was being […]

A homeowner went out to water plants and she spotted this kingsnake slithering through the backyard. She knew it was harmless, but for many people it takes some time to get used to sharing space with any snakes. These become great educational sessions, where people can see these animals safely, and begin the process of […]

Some examples of diversity in the color, pattern, and shape of Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes within even a relatively small geographic region. All were, as always, relocated to carefully selected surroundings.

Grant and Daylan finishing up a flawless rattlesnake fencing job! It’s hard to see (so much that people even comment on our socials about it not being there, haha) and takes nothing away from the aesthetics of the property … unless rattlesnakes on the patio are part of the look. More information on Rattlesnake Fencing: […]