A homeowner in Rio Verde noticed a large burrow beneath a boulder in her backyard and planned to fill it in. Wanting to make sure nothing was living inside first, she placed a hose into the opening. Almost immediately, two Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes emerged from the burrow. By the time Marissa arrived, only one snake was still visible.

Marissa safely captured the first rattlesnake, then spent nearly an hour flooding the extensive burrow system in an attempt to encourage the second snake to emerge. Along the way, a toad came out of the burrow, which Marissa also relocated because the homeowners have a dog. Despite the effort, the second rattlesnake never reappeared, and the homeowner will continue monitoring the area before filling the burrow. The property borders extensive desert habitat and includes a well-watered garden and several cactus patches with active packrat nests, creating excellent habitat for wildlife.