A very typical snake relocation call for this time of year – a homeowner went into the garage and heard a rattle, and knew exactly what it was. The garage door was left open for awhile earlier in the day, which is likely when this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake entered looking for a safe winter spot. Marissa helped the snake get to a better location.
A homeowner discovered a visitor while taking out the trash. The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake became defensive and rattled, and she ran inside to call us. Marissa found the snake in its hibernation spot – as usual, the pool pump area. It was relocated to a suitable replacement to continue its winter behavior.
Something to keep in mind as you start digging through boxes of decorations you haven’t touched since January: From now through mid-March, the most common snake call we will get will be to retrieve snakes found in garages. These are not snakes that “are out”, but ones that are being found at their chosen winter home. They may move around the garage, changing position to regulate against changing temperature and humidity, and other factors.
Here are a couple garage snakes, of many to come.
