Tag: property inspection

Mystery Snake Skin Ends Up Good News

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

Marissa went to investigate possible rattlesnake activity at a home in Ahwatukee, but it ended up being a shed skin from a gophersnake. Indicators here: strongly keeled (ridged) scales along the back of the body, visible black bands in the latter third into the pointed tail, and a dorsal stripe running down the center of the skin, which is formed by tightening of the smaller dorsal scales as the shed dries in gophersnakes.

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Keep Snakes Away By Avoiding This

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

Let’s face it – we all have “that corner” in the yard. This is purgatory for unused pavers, long-deflated pool toys, extra roof tiles, and whatever else might still be useful but not quite ready. “That corner” is also where we are very often called during the cooler months and early spring to retrieve rattlesnakes … sometimes multiple rattlesnakes.

These are situations that we identify and discuss as part of the property inspection service, where one of our experienced snake relocation team comes to evaluate the property and advise on ways a homeowner can reduce their chances of rattlesnake encounters.

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Notes From a Property Inspection

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

Notes from a recent property inspection: This dense grass provides deep, humid cover for rodents and other small animals. There are established tracks, and the ground under it is full of deeper rodent burrows and long-term opportunities. Rattlesnakes can find everything they need here, at any time of year. It is advised that these plants be either removed entirely, or thinned to open ground between individual plants.

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Packrat Nests Mean Rattlesnake Encounters

Posted on by Bryan Hughes

From a recent property inspection: Nick found a large packrat nest at the base of a prickly pear. These are often long-term living situations for rattlesnakes and a variety of other animals, not just the rodents. By removing an established nest like this, a homeowner can reduce their chances of having a rattlesnake encounter on their nearby patio.

For more information on our Property Inspection service: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/keep-snakes-away/rattlesnake-prevention.php