A job site manager noticed one of his workers suddenly jump up and run after looking down into a crack between the sidewalk and the concrete base of a light pole. He quickly realized the worker had likely spotted a snake and called Rattlesnake Solutions before getting any closer to investigate. When I arrived, the manager was standing a good distance away and pointed me toward the narrow crack where the snake had been seen. The rattlesnake hadn’t moved since the original sighting and was still tucked into the gap. With some gentle coaxing, I was able to guide it out of the crack and safely secure it. Afterward, I walked the perimeter of the work site since they mentioned they were about to move several large items and structures that hadn’t been touched in a long time. While no additional snakes were found during the inspection, I let them know we’re always happy to help if they come across more during the construction process. The rattlesnake was relocated to a safely distanced drainage area with a deep network of holes at the base of Palo Verde and Creosote, where it quickly disappeared into its new home.
