Rattlesnake fence installation using tall black coated steel. It’s harder to see than the typical silver, and more resistent to damage over the years. In these photos it’s very hard to even see it where it extends down to the block and underground.
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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
A small Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was cause to send Nick to a Manana home. This little one had been living in the area for months at this point, and got a ride to habitat with qualities of a replacement hibernaculum.
Notes in our records from Greyson on a rattlesnake call the other night:
“I was called out to north phoenix last night to catch this diamondback. The customers found it in their yard while clearing out some bushes shortly after 8pm. The customer attempted to move the snake himself with an improper tool which the snake did not appreciate and took shelter in this wood pile. This wood pile sat next to an overflowing bird bath attached to the irrigation system with some dense rosemary bushes surrounding it which creates an excellent hiding place with a water source. A bit of poking around in the rosemary revealed pieces of shed skin from this guy, which indicated he had been floating around the area few days (possibly the winter). He grabbed some water, shed his skin and was ready to go! Homeowners just happened to catch him on the move.The home itself was 2nd to last at the end of a street, with the cul de sac going straight into an open desert area. Wood piles should always be kept off the ground or in totes or containers to prevent wildlife like rattlesnakes and other rodents, reptiles, and insects from taking shelter.”
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This is one of the most dangerous situations we can deal with – a rattlesnake caught in plastic bird netting. We use tools like the snake tube, shown in the photos, to carefully keep the pointy end of the snake restrained while we can cut away the mesh.
Also in the photo: the bones of snakes who weren’t so lucky. This isn’t only a dangerous situation for us and the snakes, but homeowners and their pets who may end up catching a rattlesnake that would otherwise have left the area. We highly recommend using rigid materials for bird control.
The Tucson relocation hotline will be busy soon – this is the first call for Gary, our newest rattlesnake relocator in the area. This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was sitting out at 55˚F, catching some rain to drink on hydrophobic scales. The home was built over a rock outcrop with access under the dek, meaning this snake had been hibernating there for months at this point. Gary was careful to find a suitable packrat nest within its estimated home range that can serve as a replacement den.
A contractor doing some renovations to a Tucson guest house came across this scene. A Tiger Rattlesnake from a nearby golfcourse, where a population of them do quite well with the natural habitat between the grass, with the occasional visit to nearby homes. The snake was carefully relocated to suitable microhabitat for the season (last July)
Fun times at the office.
This little Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted at a warehouse in Tucson. Its presence indicates that there are also mice cruising around from time to time. Dave was able to get it to a better spot.
Imagine this – you’re coming home from work and notice something different in the corner and are about to meet one of our crew, who’s about to tell you all about why this happened and what can be done to prevent it in the future.
That happens every day here in Arizona, a few times at least. Even in the wintertime, rattlesnakes sometimes make a short trip from where they are hibernating to get some sun or a drink. Sometimes those locations are right under the concrete of a patio. Keep it in mind: this is very normal, and we can help.
Shaded overhangs of Arizona entryways are common places to encounter a rattlesnake. These are often easy retreats from the sun, which emulate microhabitat conditions they’d naturally seek before all these stucco boxes were here. After a relocation of a snake like this, our crew can advise on how to reduce the chances of situations like this in the future.
Scottsdale, Arizona is home to 26 different species of snakes, including 6 species of rattlesnakes! While they’re not found throughout the city, much of Scottsdale is built to incorporate native habitat. As a result people in the Scottsdale area are more likely to run into a snake in their own backyard than many places in the country.
This is a quick guide to all of the snake species that can be found in Scottsdale, Arizona city limits. It’s ordered from most commonly encountered to the least, which can be very useful in identifying an unknown snake.
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