The homeowner was in her backyard when she noticed her cat staring intently at something. When she went to investigate, she discovered this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake getting into a defensive coil.
Fortunately, she got the cat away from the situation and kept an eye on the rattlesnake from a safe distance until Gary arrived.
Gary safely captured the Western Diamondback and found a suitable packrat nest for release within its presumed home range and an appropriate distance from the home.
Another case where the cat noticed the snake before the human did, although investigating it personally is one part of the job we’d prefer they leave to us.
