This pretty Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake was spotted by the driveway in south Phoenix. Bryce was called out to help get this snake to a better spot. These are highly specialized rattlesnakes, requiring a great deal of precision in selecting a release site.This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted late at night in a Cave Creek backyard. By the time we got there, it had moved around the front for curbside pickup.This little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was cruising around a backyard in Ahwatukee a few weeks ago, possibly unable to have found a suitable winter den. Marissa helped it get to the perfect place (not in the yard!)This Sonoran Gophersnake was hanging out at an apartment complex in the bushes. It was super yellow compared to the typical brownish individuals we find in the area! Relocated nearby to help it avoid possibly dangerous (for the snake) encounters with humans. Even Marissa missed this one, walking past it a few times before spotting the snake on a recent property inspection in Casa Grande. Captured and relocated safely.Halloween decorations, even little ones, can make a corner of a doorway even more appealing to a snake looking to hide on its way to its winter den.Tell kids that if something looks like a snake, it’s not a Halloween decoration. One of the common statements we get each Halloween on our free removal service calls – “I thought it was a decoration at first!”This one was in New River, Arizona.Derek caught this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake in a courtyard near Tucson. It was well hidden in the plant, but a little water from a nearby garden hose convinced it to come out. Relocated safely to a suitable situation within its estimated homerange.A typical morning trash-to-the-curb run ended up having some extra wake up factor. A baby Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was taking cover underneath, getting not only cover from the sun, but maybe a chance at a rodent. Relocated safely to suitable habitat.Decorations = just more stuff to hide under. Rattlesnakes are still quite active in the evening and places like this are common spots to temporarily hide away for the night. Keep eyes open and use flashlights for trick or treat time!
