A homeowner called about a rattlesnake in the garage. The snake ended up being a Sonoran Gophersnake, hiding behind some boxes. The seals on the edges of the garage door were eroded and open, leaving easy access for even a large snake to come in.
Landscapers spotted this adult Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled by the water box … and left the area immediately. Marissa went out to catch the snake, and noticed she’d been at the same house a week prior to get a snake in the same spot (not the same snake!). The home has a decorative fountain in the front yard, which is likely an attracting feature to the thirsty snakes living in the preserve across the way. The water box also had some moisture in it, making for an easy spot to drink, stay cool, and hunt rodents looking to do the same.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake found near a back patio taking shade under the bushes. The snake was found by a dog, and the interaction was seen by the homeowners (the dog is ok). Apryl relocated the snake safely.
These encounters are largely preventable. In this instance, the snake was there because shelter was provided, along with water and food put out for birds (snake prey). Rattlesnake fencing was also recommended for the future.
A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted in the courtyard by the caretaker while watering plants. The home is built into a rocky area on the side of a preserve. With a lot of vegetation and water sources nearby, it’s an oasis for rattlesnakes and other wildlife.
This pretty Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake was found in a bush at a home next to the preserve. Great care is taken to find the right spot to relocate specialist species like this.
Eery day, this homeowner in Mesa checks the yard for rattlesnakes. Usually, there’s nothing there, but on this day he found a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled up by the AC units. The home is on a corner with a drainage on the side, close to a preserve. There’s also a resident gophersnake that he often sees, which gets to stay 🙂 This one, however, was relocated to carefully selected conditions within its estimated home range.
A Mojave Rattlesnake found at an inspection of an industrial park near Phoenix on a scheduled inspection. Jeff routinely visits this property to monitor for rattlesnake activity, advise on safety and maintenance issues, and relocate snakes that may be found near work areas.
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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)
This little snake is a Desert Nightsnake, one of the most common snakes to find inside a home in the Phoenix area. Their small size lets them in through even minor openings in sliding doors, etc. This one was found in a living room and taken outside.
Blacktailed Rattlesnakes are large, usually greenish snakes found in mountainous habitat. Of the rattlesnake species in the areas where we work, they are the least likely to be found at a home. This one was on the patio near Prescott, Arizona. Dane carefully relocated the snake to suitable habitat, based on the natural history of the species, time of year, and other factors.
