Feeling lucky with our Mojave scores today.

This Mojave Rattlesnake was found by the homeowner right near the side gate just outside the backyard. The home sits next to a large natural desert wash, so activity like this isn’t too surprising.

By the time Apryl arrived, there was basically a full neighborhood gathering watching the snake. The same area had a larger Western Diamondback Rattlesnake removed just a week prior, so this spot has definitely been active.

Apryl secured the snake and removed it from the community, then released it into a desert preserve area within its estimated home range.

We were called out by a real estate company at a new development after a small rattlesnake was found right at the front entrance of a model home. The agent on site was very kind and comfortable enough to place a wire trash can over the snake with a rock on top to keep it contained, and even poured water along the sides to help keep it cool while waiting for us to arrive.

When Alivia arrived, she was directed to the shaded entry where the snake was contained and was able to gently lift the can and transfer the rattlesnake into a bucket for transport. She also took time to walk the property and check for any additional snakes, with none found.

The community is surrounded by active construction within ideal desert habitat along the White Tanks Preserve, which naturally increases encounters like this.

Alivia safely relocated the young Mojave Rattlesnake to a wash within its estimated home range in the nearby preserve, well away from homes and construction, and released it into a pack rat nest under a tree after offering it some water.

We were called out after the homeowner went to take out his trash the night before and spotted a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake tucked under the lid of his underground trash can. When he checked again the next morning, the snake was still there, so he gave us a call. As it started to heat up, it seems very likely the snake tried to move into deeper cover and ended up falling into the can, leaving it unable to get back out.

When Marissa arrived, she was able to safely remove the rattlesnake and even rescued a gecko that had fallen in as well. The home sits right next to a drainage that leads into the open river bottom, providing a clear path for wildlife movement through the area.

Marissa safely relocated the rattlesnake to a wash within its estimated home range, away from nearby homes.