An Ahwatukee homeowner called about this large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake slithering along his backyard wall. By the time Austin arrived, the snake had retreated into a corner.
The home backs right up to South Mountain, with plenty of surrounding habitat, so it’s no surprise this guy was in the area.
Austin hiked the snake into the preserve and released it to a rock pile within its estimated home range near the base of a hill, with a large drainage below so the snake can continue its springtime activities.
