Western Diamondback Resting Beneath Prickly Pear Patch

Western Diamondback Resting Beneath Prickly Pear Patch

This homeowner was no stranger to rattlesnakes, having encountered several on her property over the years. This time, she discovered a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake cruising along the backyard fence line.

When Josh arrived, the snake had settled into the shade beneath a prickly pear patch to escape the heat. He safely secured the rattlesnake and relocated it to a nearby wash, releasing it into a rodent burrow within its estimated home range, but far enough away to avoid causing issues for nearby homeowners.