Phoenix Snake Removal
A fat coachwhip ready for release
We got this young coachwhip with a meal in its belly from a home this Spring. They’re not dangerous snakes, but will always try to give you a bite if you pick them up.
Diamondback relocated from the Phoenix mountains
In one of the older neighborhoods surrounding the Northern end of the Phoenix mountains, a home owner called in this diamondback. It was captured, given a drink of water, and relocated to more suitable habitat.
A Pair of Diamondbacks from North Scottsdale
Eric went to catch one diamondback seen near a hot tub, and ended up finding a pair! Here they are, just before being released back into the desert.
First Rattlesnake Catch of 2012 – Diamondback in a Scottsdale Garage
The year has started up, with 2 young diamondbacks over the weekend. Here’s a young rattlesnake caught in a garage, and released to a better place.
Another Gophersnake Capture from Ahwatukee
The second snake capture of 2012 is another gophersnake, caught in the 85048 zip code of Phoenix (Ahwatukee) by Eric. It was caught and released back to the desert. The season has started!
First Snake Removal of 2012
Nick went out on Thursday to catch the first snake of the year in Phoenix; a beautiful, adult gophersnake from the area around Camelback mountain (called in as a rattlesnake). Since then there have been a few more calls, so snakes are starting to get out into the world a little with our current warm weather.
Captive Rattlesnake Goes Back to the Wild
We got a call to remove this rattlesnake that a man had captured some time ago from a location we are very familiar with. After digging the poor snake out of it’s winter den, he’s spent a few days in a warm room before heading back to the exact spot he was originally captured from.
Snake Removal in Wickenburg!
We are now servicing the Wickenburg area, including snake removal services to Sun City, Surprise, and areas in between. Rattlesnakes are very common all throughout the area, and encounters are common. Take down the number and call 928-328-1603 for fast snake control.
Some more captures from 2011 – Gophersnakes
About a third of all rattlesnakes we get called out to catch end up being harmless gophersnakes. They do a pretty good rattlesnake impresstion, puffing up, hissing, and putting on quite a show. They even rattle their striped tails, which can seem very rattle-like to those who don’t know better.
They are of course harmless, and actually great to have around the yard. They’re very active, general predators, and are quite a lot of competition for resources.
Here’s one on a porch in Paradise Valley.
Here’s Brad holding another that he’s caught.
… and another.
Winter Rattlesnake Activity
Something about the recent rain and slightly warmer temperatures of the last couple of days has caused at least a small portion of the rattlesnake population to become semi-active. We received three calls today.
Here’s a small Diamondback that Kelly removed from a home in Scottdale this evening.
Baby Rattlesnakes Active in the Winter – Caught in Window Pitfall
Here’s an unintended pitfall trap that is a common situation around homes. Kelly went to remove a baby rattlesnake that had fallen into a window recess, and found a number of other dead animals that weren’t so lucky.
Even though it’s cold out, continue to be safe and watchful in the yard. On warm days, rattlesnakes will often take the opportunity to get a little sunshine.
Winter is here: still watch out for rattlesnakes in your yard
Winter is here, but snakes are still to be found. Even though they’re trying to get out of the cold, they will still turn up from time to time if their chosen den site is disturbed. A great example: this diamondback Kelly caught today in Cave Creek. Skinny and old, we’re hoping he can find someplace better to wait out the winter.
Renter’s Insurance & Snake Owners
An article about renters insurance for those who keep pet reptiles, with a quote or two from me, and a photo of our little Mexican hognosed snake.
The slippery insurance scenario for homeowners who own snakes
Customer Video: Diamondback on the Porch
Here’s a short video of Brad catching a small diamondback in Mesa, in the 85207 zip code.
Two Gophersnakes from Paradise Valley
These two were found hiding behind some flowerpots, and relocated a distance away to Camelback mountain. While they were being released, one got defensive, and I used my hat to show how good their angry-snake impression is.
Owning Snakes and Home Insurance
The slippery insurance scenario for homeowners who own snakes
Nick DiUlio
When thinking about buying home insurance, the average consumer probably considers such matters as structural integrity, flood potential and maybe even the possibility of a tornado touching down in the neighborhood. He probably doesn’t think about snakes, even though owning one can affect whether his home is covered.
Consider Bryan Hughes of Arizona. As a snake owner who works professionally with numerous species of the slithery reptiles, Hughes says he has been denied home insurance and renter’s insurance several times.
“It was quite unexpected,” Hughes says of the first time he was denied coverage. “The rules are, of course, there to rule out any potentially dangerous animal. But almost all of the snakes kept by casual owners cannot cause more harm than a few cuts, and that’s only if they’re particularly mean.”
… Full story: The Slippery Insurance Scenario for Homeowners Who Own Snakes.
A Pair of Speckled Rattlesnakes Removed From a North Phoenix Pool Area
Jon responded to a call to remove a rattlesnake from the pool housing at a home in the Carefree highway and I-17 area, and found a second rattlesnake there as well! The speckled rattlers from the area are a beautiful orange color, like the iron-rich rock they prefer to live on. This is a snake that you’ll only see if you live very close to mountainous areas.
Diamondbacks Relocated from Peoria
Here’s another rattlesnake caught and removed from a home in Peoria, Arizona by Eric.
A Diamondback Captured in Ahwatukee
The first rattlesnake captured by Paul; this guy is pretty typical in size and coloration for the area. Rescued in Ahwatukee and relocated to the desert.
A Couple of Common, Harmless Snakes From Valley
Eric removed these two harmless snakes today. These species are very common throughout the suburbs and even further into the city, living on crickets and scorpions. Neither will ever even bite, and reach a maximum length of about a foot long.
The fist is the banded variety of the sonoran groundsnake, which was captured under a door threshold in the 85022 zip code in Phoenix. This species is quite commonly mistaken to be a coralsnake.
This is a desert nightsnake, often mistaken to be a baby rattlesnake by home owners who find them inside the house. This one was removed from a home on the North side of South Mountain.
A Young Mojave Rattlesnake From a Mesa Backyard
A home owner discovered this little mojave rattling at her dogs late last night in the x zip code. Eric ran out at about 1am to catch it and find a new home in the desert. The monsoons are bringing rattlesnake activity to all hours of the night.
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