A call came in for a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake discovered near the front door of an Ahwatukee home. Austin found the snake resting in the corner, taking advantage of the shade and conductive cooling from the foundation. There was a lot of cover in the yard, despite the landscaping being well maintained. The snake was relocated in a deep drainage within its estimated home range (bonus Sonoran Desert Tortoise seen at the release site)
Can you see it? A very gravid Western Diamondback hiding under a watered Lantana in Mesa.
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From the patio, it’s about invisible. The gaps in this view fence are covered with black mesh and buried into the ground to prevent rattlesnakes from getting in.
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Another recent rattlesnake fencing project completed, making pool time a bit more relaxing than it was the year before.
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Maggie was called out ot a home with a rattlesnake hanging out next to a watering station in the chicken coop! The chickens stayed away, thankfully, and really didn’t seem to even care about it.
The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was safely relocated to a nearby preserve.
Maggie and Cheyenne teamed up to try and find a teenie tiny snake in a home. After some effort, Cheyenne found the little snake hiding behind a bookcase. They caught the juvenile Coachwhip and relocated it to a network of rodent burrows within its estimated home range. The coachwhip, of course, wasn’t a fan of any of this, but he’s got a long life to learn who his friends are!
A quick step out the front door to get a package revealed a visitor at this home in Mesa. This shaded corner, which never gets sun during the day, was a nice spot for this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake to hide out until temperatures cooled for the day.
A new rattlesnake fence installation at this large property looking great! By great, we mean you can barely see it unless you’re looking for it.
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A homeowner sent in a photo of a shed skin, worrying it could be from a rattlesnake. Marissa let her know it was from a harmless California Kingsnake. However, the homeowner still wanted to have the property inspected, to make sure other snakes that aren’t as harmless weren’t also living there. The yard was nice and cool, shaded with plants and lots of available water, which was also being used by some owls. No rattlesnakes were found, though a kingsnake, perhaps the owner of the shed skin which prompted the call, was found and moved a short distance.
Sometimes a rattlesnake can be waited out to see if it will just leave, and sometimes that’s not really an option. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found coiled right up against the front door is an example. Shaded entryways are often places rattlesnakes are found, which isn’t exactly loved by the local delivery drivers. This one was relocated to a safer area for all involved.
