A Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake found this spot to hunt near the doorstep of a home in Ahwatukee. CJ went out to help it find a better spot. These snakes are specialists that can’t just be released anywhere (true for any snake, really), and he took the time to find deep cover in a steep, granite canyon, with a lot of shelter from sun and dense vegetation.
I can’t believe we get paid to do this. Gorgeous Speckled Rattlesnake from yesterday in Ahwatukee. Homeowner had seen it in the morning and when it still hadn’t moved on by the afternoon, she decided to call us. Her home was right up against South Mountain and she even had a large wash running beside the house, which is likely what the snake was coming from or trying to get to. I hiked it far up the wash away from the homes and placed it into some good deep cover. Bonus dog that was very excited to receive some pets from me. – Austin
