Gophersnake Being Sneaky in a Garage Door

This clever little gophersnake almost outsmarted everyone. I thoroughly searched the N. Phoenix garage, which was very clean and offered very few hiding spots and was beginning to think the snake had slipped out unnoticed.  I had the homeowner close the garage door so we could check the gaps, only to discover that it had been watching us from above the entire time. Thankfully it was completely unharmed and is now living on the ground floor of a large packrat nest. – Jason

Bonus Gophersnake in Marana

Heading home from a snake relocation, Dave came across this Sonoran Gophersnake cruising across the road. Often times, on days where our hotline is busy, it’s not a surprise to see several wild reptiles during the the course of the day just from being out in habitat. This one did not need any assistance getting off the road.

Gophersnake By The Door

This Sonoran Gophersnake was taking full advantage of the shade and standing water at a North Phoenix home. The presence of a potted plant with an overflow basin underneath was likely enough to draw the snake right to the front door.

Jon quickly and quietly captured the snake and released it to suitable habitat within its estimated home range, where it can continue living its best snake life.

Sonoran Gophersnake Missing Its Tail

This beat up Sonoran Gophersnake was called in as a rattlesnake. Normally, it’s easy enough to tell the tail of a rattlesnake from these harmless species, as gophersnakes have a pointed tail. But this one had an accident some time in its past, leaving it with a rounded stump. Living in the city can be hard for snakes, but this species often does pretty well with it … although sometimes a bit shorter. It was released to a safer spot in its estimated home range in north Phoenix.