The family dog had an unfortunate run in with this small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake the night before we were called out. Dave was able to find the snake, and the dog made a full recovery.
It’s easy to vilify the snake, but it’s a victim of circumstance. It’s where it’s always been, and suddenly, the giant nose of a predator is on top of it. Most animals will try and prevent their own death if they can, and snakes are no different. Our goal is to help reduce those encounters, and both sides of the story will benefit