A homeowner came out to water plants and spotted a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled near the hose. The courtyard was surrounded by a wall, with two gates with easy access underneath for an animal that’s only an inch tall. This is an example of the kind of encounter that can be prevented by a rattlesnake fence with a relatively easy adjustment.
The gophersnake was the first snake seen by the homeowner, as it cruised around the garage. Then, the she saw the rattlesnake, hopelessly stuck in a glue trap in the corner. Marissa was able to safely rescue the rattlesnake, and give the gophersnake a ride to a safer situation for all involved.
Wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world travel to Arizona each year for a chance of seeing a Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake … but in Phoenix they’re just hanging out in the courtyard. Marissa helped this pretty one back to the adjacent preserve recently.
A gate modified to seal up the gaps that would otherwise be easy access for rattlesnakes to join the pool party this summer.
The previous night, the neighbors saw a rattlesnake on their doorbell camera. So the homeowners thought to check around a bit, and found the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled up behind the AC unit. Unfortunately, the entire area had just been bulldozed for new construction, and there was no remaining habitat for this snake. As a result, it had to go a bit further than we’d prefer, but for situations like this, it’s the only option.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake cruising around a Tucson courtyard. Nick helped it get where it needed to be.
Of the common yard plants available, few are as rattlesnake-friendly as rosemary. They are dense, use a lot of water, and create endless layers of leaf litter to hide in. It’s not uncommon for us to find multiple rattlesnakes hiding in a single bush, often without the homeowners knowing about it. The irony: the rumors of rosemary repelling rattlesnakes is sometimes the reason people have it at all.
Here, just barely visible, is a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake that Marissa found coiled in a rosemary in Scottsdale.
A homeowner in Cave Creek watched this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake crawling around on a nice day, eventually going to hide under a little statue. That’s where it sat until Marissa arrived to capture it, and help it find a better spot to be.
Rattlesnake fencing can create a protected space where you and your pets can live safely, surrounded by the natural environment, but not in conflict with it. Here’s one we recently completed.
While out in the front yard, a homeowner saw this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake move into the neighbors’ yard. The snake was trying to find some shade, and was unable to get into the couryard due to rattlesnake fencing that we’d installed at both properties. Instead, it got a ride to a shaded spot in the desert.
Bites from a recent Property Inspection service:
“This boulder area has a large packrat nest, and signs of a lot of activity. The combination of structure and long-term insulated nesting , as well as being out of the area of general activity on the property, mean that this is a very useful location for rattlesnakes. We advise removing the packrat nest, and monitoring the area going forward.”
For more information on our Property Inspection service: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/rattlesnake-prevention.php
Mark and Daylan from the snake fence team got a real-life demonstration while installing a snake fence, when a big Sonoran Gophersnake showed up. They helped it to a nearby packrat nest so they could continue working without accidentally stepping on the little guy.
Fun times in the Catalina Foothills. When the homeowners pulled into the garage, they were met at eye-level with a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake climbing around in stored stuff. It was still up there when Nick arrived awhile later to help it get outside.
Jeff saw this Gila Monster crossing a roadway while out getting rattlesnake fence estimates together, and got a quick photo before heading to the next appointment.
With triple digit temperatures on the horizon, rattlesnake activity will largely take place at night. That means that most encounters will happen in the early morning, or just after dark (while taking out the trash is very common). Pets, unfortunately, also will encounter them while unattended in the backyard on those first and last bathroom runs.
If you don’t yet have rattlesnake fencing, and have dogs who like putting noses on things, now’s a good time to get on our schedule.
