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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 2h

Baby Snake Inside Home

A baby coachwhip found inside a home gets a ride outside.
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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 7h

Rattlesnake Saw Me First

This one saw me first. We usually see them first, and the snakes don't react, but sometimes there can be a surprise.

This is the behavior often mischaracterized as "aggressive" when it is exactly the opposite.

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Rattlesnake Saw Me First

This one saw me first. We usually see them first, and the snakes don't react, but sometimes there can be a surprise. Fortunately, these animals are not aggressive, and this Western Diamondback…

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 20h

The homeowner saw the snake the day prior inside a well. It's in an enclosed room, but the lid had a hole where the snake must have fallen in while trying to get a drink. It took some time, but Marissa was eventually able to fish it out with her tongs while it swam around.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 1d

[insert various jokes about skipping leg day]

A homeowner was working out in the garage when she noticed she had a visitor. The Mojave Rattlesnake got in through a gap under the door, and was taking advantage of the free cool spot to hang out for the day.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 1d

A well-shaded entryway with a decorative hiding spot was perfect for this Western Diamondback Rattlesnake to camp out for the day. The homeowner spotted it, and gave us a call.

What can be done to reduce the chances of a repeat encounter in this spot?

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 1d

The answer to yesterday's 'find the snake' thing. A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was spotted in the courtyard by the caretaker while watering plants. The home is built into a rocky area on the side of a preserve.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 2d

An Arizona Ridgenosed Rattlesnake we saw after dark in southeastern Arizona. These small snakes are great at hiding, and the locals rarely even know they exist.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 2d

This Western Diamondback Rattlesnake was a bit hard to see, aligned perfectly with the edge of the garage door. As the daily temperatures continue to cool, rattlesnakes will increasingly look to garages as easy spots to hibernate.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 3d

The big question we're asked all day, every day right now: "When will the rattlesnakes be done for the year?? I thought it was October!"

Yes, it is, but rattlesnakes are still quite active for a few weeks. Here's a video we made a year ago that explains it.

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When Do Rattlesnakes Go Away For The Winter?

It's getting late in the year and people are all asking about it – when will rattlesnakes hibernate, and why are they still active? The answers are more complicated than you might think. Bryan…

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 3d

Join our community on Reddit. More snakes, less Zuck.
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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 3d

This pretty Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake was found in a bush at a home next to the preserve. Great care is taken to find the right spot to relocate specialist species like this.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 4d

A fun interview from the Biology of the Pit Vipers conference earlier in the year. We talk about rattlesnakes, people, snake fencing, and a bunch of the other stuff.

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Bryan Hughes keeps snakes and people safe from each other

Bryan Hughes is co-owner of Rattlesnake Solutions, a company based in Arizona that works to mitigate human/rattlesnake conflict. He's also an avid field herper who travels the world to experience the…

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 4d

A homeowner called about a rattlesnake in the garage. The snake ended up being a Sonoran Gophersnake, hiding behind some boxes. The seals on the edges of the garage door were eroded and open, leaving easy access for even a large snake to come in.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 4d

Landscapers spotted this adult Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled by the water box ... and left the area immediately. Marissa went out to catch the snake, and noticed she'd been at the same house a week prior to get a snake in the same spot (not the same snake!).

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 5d

Eery day, this homeowner in Mesa checks the yard for rattlesnakes. Usually, there's nothing there, but on this day he found a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake coiled up by the AC units. The home is on a corner with a drainage on the side, close to a preserve.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 5d

A call came in for a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake discovered near the front door of an Ahwatukee home. Austin found the snake resting in the corner, taking advantage of the shade and conductive cooling from the foundation.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 5d

Wow A Beautiful Blacktailed Rattlesnake

Party blacktail out cruising around in the southeastern corner of Arizona.

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Wow A Beautiful Blacktailed Rattlesnake

Party blacktail out cruising around in the southeastern corner of Arizona.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 6d

Working with Rattlesnakes at Night

In the summer, rattlesnakes shift to a mostly nocturnal schedule, which means we do too. Late nights in the desert are part of the routine — quiet, still, and sometimes a little unpredictable.

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Working with Rattlesnakes at Night is Creepy

In the summer, rattlesnakes shift to a mostly nocturnal schedule, which means we do too. Late nights in the desert are part of the routine — quiet, still, and sometimes a little unpredictable. In…

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 6d

This little snake is a Desert Nightsnake, one of the most common snakes to find inside a home in the Phoenix area. Their small size lets them in through even minor openings in sliding doors, etc. This one was found in a living room and taken outside.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 6d

A Sonoran Lyresnake found in central Arizona on a night hike.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 7d

The face of a Chihuahuan Hook-nosed Snake. These are small eaters of invertebrates. The subtle scoop on the end of the nose is helpful for finding prey in the sandy, grassland soil where they live.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 7d

Of the Midget Faded Rattlesnakes (Crotalus concolor) I've seen, which is a smaller number than I'd prefer, I think this is the best looking.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 7d

Blacktailed Rattlesnakes are large, usually greenish snakes found in mountainous habitat. Of the rattlesnake species in the areas where we work, they are the least likely to be found at a home. This one was on the patio near Prescott, Arizona.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 8d

A few recent captures in an afternoon from Apryl. The fall is almost as busy as the Spring for the relocation team, as snakes have a lot to do before the winter.

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Rattlesnake Solutions @rattlesnakes.bsky.social · 8d

From Cheyenne: "The caller manages a complex of apartments and was calling on behalf of a tenant that had seen a snake on their patio, but no longer had eyes on it. The snake had made it through a tiny gap under the door and into a storage closet off of the patio."

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