A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted by a homeowner coiled up on the back patio. The yard doesn’t yet have rattlesnake fencing, so the side gates might as well be propped wide open for an animal that’s only an inch tall. Austin went out to capture the snake and search for others (there weren’t any) and relocated the snake to a deep packrat midden within the snake’s estimated home range. The optional nature of this encounter (as many are) was discussed with the home owner as well.
The release site:
