So ... We Got a Call! The Largest Neighborhood Rattlesnake of the Year

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  • Follow Jeff and Bryan as they go on some late evening rattlesnake removal calls in their home towns. Jeff finds himself in a sticky situation with his largest Diamondback Rattlesnake of year, and then struggles to find a place in Queen Creek to release it. Meanwhile, Bryan finds himself on an extremely "snakey" property in Cave Creek, where he finds multiple kinds of snakes wandering around.
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    Video Contents:
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    0:00 Introduction
    1:45 Rattlesnake Captured By The Pool
    2:10 Queen Creek Arizona Has A Lot Of Rattlesnakes
    4:19 Jeff Catches A Huge Rattlesnake In Queen Creek
    4:57 Longnosed Snake Caught In The Backyard
    5:35 A Third Snake Found At The Same House
    8:49 Releasing The Rattlesnake In Cave Creek
    9:25 Giant Rattlesnake Released in Queen Creek
    10:05 Loud Rattlesnake Rattling Sound
    11:01 How Old Do Rattlesnakes Get?
    11:31 Longnosed Snake Found On The Road
    13:04 Gophersnake Released
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  • @RattlesnakeSolutions
    @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Have you ever had a rattlesnake on your property? Tell us about it!

    • @Huskyrescue2296
      @Huskyrescue2296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello, I've run into many! One that was a 4 to 5 footer under our house before we built our decks. And 2 out on our property a ways out from the house. My question is can you identify a rattle snake my friend saw and took photos of while on a hike in the NM mountains? That is where we live now. Some on social media are saying it's a Prairie rattle snake. But it was at least 4 feet long and big around. I didn't think the Prairie rattle snake grew to be that big. The more I looked the more I think it's a green Mohave. Some say they are in this area, and some say they aren't. I saw 4 different ones while living in the Arizona mountains. I guess I could email the photos.

    • @anndinoto
      @anndinoto ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This happened to my cousin on his 2nd or 3rd day of workinrg as a surveyor for the state of MA. They were in a big open cleared field with brush piles here and there. He was the guy holding the pole for the other surveyor line up on. As he moved back and forth to align the scope he kept hearing a rattling sound coming from one of the brush piles. He thought nothing of it until it got much louder. They both heard the sound, so decided to investigate. Lifting some of the brush, a group of, I think it was timber rattlers, where letting them know that this was their field. Needless to say that field didn't get done that day.

    • @jamesanderson9287
      @jamesanderson9287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1974, sitting on a sectional rattan couch-like chair with three seats, was in the middle seat, someone else to my left. A sheepdog they had went to lay under that but ran yelping. We had been there ten minutes, we looked, a gold-colored RATTLESNAKE was there. Was a three-footer. Of course I was sitting right OVER it! In the SRP housing for workers below the dam for Saguaro Lake.
      In 1970 then KOOL-TV ran first on a Sunday night 10pm newscast a story of a farmer at 99th Avenue and Peoria who had found a six foot western diamondback in that field. That was the longest rattlesnake ever seen in Arizona up to that point.

    • @anndinoto
      @anndinoto ปีที่แล้ว

      I have another one for you. My husband was a commercial pilot and delivered aircraft throughout the US. He flew a private aircraft to Arkansas and the new owner and my husband went to the new owners house to do paperwork and wait for my husband's commercial flight home. While their he asked to use the bathroom, and was told no by the new owners wife. Why? The wife, her husband and my husband went to the bathroom and there curled up next to the toilet was a rattlesnake. She had been waiting for animal control when the guys came home from the airport.

    • @charlestea3642
      @charlestea3642 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I live in QC AZ & we get snakes from the QC Wash into the golf course all the time. Great videos & thank you for what you do to relocate these awesome reptiles! Cheers!!

  • @petercarmeci8317
    @petercarmeci8317 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have timber rattlers and northern copperheads on my property. On the far end. I have seen them whilst weed whacking and mowing. They usually either stand still relying on camouflage or they slowly slither out of site into an old rock wall. They are not aggressive. And they are cool to look at. Plus, they keep the chipmunk and squirrel populations in check.

  • @danyaelwilliams5741
    @danyaelwilliams5741 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Im terrified of snakes but I love watching them on TH-cam 😂

    • @pamfink4052
      @pamfink4052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same lol, especially the guys that handle the exotic ones like cobras, mambas, etc

    • @danyaelwilliams5741
      @danyaelwilliams5741 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pamfink4052 yes

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I bet if you keep watching them, you'll feel that fear transform into something else.

    • @Zuul47
      @Zuul47 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same lol

  • @adebolabloke6962
    @adebolabloke6962 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm from England and now hooked on these videos.
    I've even advertised your business on my whatsapp.
    Keep up the good work

  • @Katness07
    @Katness07 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well done everyone! I remember my only Mojave relocation, about a decade or so ago, it was huge, filled the bottom of my bucket and I got a great photo of it there, then released it in an appropriate location, but it was not happy with me at all. LOL

  • @carsi7282
    @carsi7282 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the ground snake - "He eats centipedes, occasionally scorpions, black widows ..." "oh he can stay!" 🤣

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Herping back in 1997, we camped at Picaho Peak State park, and went across the highway and out past the big cattle ranch to the south. We found some boulders at the top of some hills, with lots of pack rat nest. I tapped lightly with my hook on some piles for about 20 minutes (10:30 am in October, at noon it was 106 degrees.) when I heard the tell tale sound of an adult rattlesnake. I looked under the ridge of the nest to see a large head of a western diamondback., We moved a few sticks aways from above, and there, retreating in a crevice as best it could, was an every inch of 60" snake. Keep in mind, at the time, I was a 10 year veteran of zoo keeping and managing in Pennsylvania and New York at a major, highly respected AZA accredited reptile zoo in PA. We had quite a few rattlesnakes including our school lecture 54" male atrox that we had a venomductomy done for insurance purposes taking it into schools. My coworker from NY who keeps/breeds many Crotalus, Bothrops, and Lachesis, had a couple atrox that were 60" or more. This atrox near the Red Rock area was every bit of 5 feet. We were used to the AZ atrox being 30-38" normally. The Sonoran Desert Museum didn't believe us. Right at the finding of that snake, we had 5 seconds before the familiar buzzing sound in the air crept closer and closer, and we decided to take a half mile run to the vehicle, only getting stung about 30 times each.

  • @junekdial
    @junekdial ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for keeping the pressure on people pointing out that they are the reason that these snakes keep intruding on “in their homes”

  • @rneustel388
    @rneustel388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That was a gorgeous oldster! It was great, too, those people were willing to keep the nonvenomous species on their property. We were in the Queen Creek area a month ago and could see how it was being developed like crazy.

  • @dhobonov
    @dhobonov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    BIg old snake; big old rattle. That was awesome!

  • @DougCeleste
    @DougCeleste ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the wonderful work you do. I have a friend who just moved to the San Tan Valley but she has not told me about any snake sightings in her area. That very large western diamondback reminded me of the HUGE prairie rattler that came my way at dusk at Mt. Sunflower in Kansas in 2005. That scared the hell out of me since I had never seen any rattlers there in the open high country in that state. I kept my distance as I took some photos of it with my zoom lens. The snake never rattled but was coiled and did hiss once which I was not expecting since I thought I might hear a rattling sound. I respected the snake since I was in its territory. It left me alone since I left it alone. Eventually, it went on its way to do some night time hunting.

    • @dallasmars2
      @dallasmars2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much does it cost for them to come out

    • @DougCeleste
      @DougCeleste 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dallasmars2 You will have to contact that company to find out since I do not live in Arizona where they do business.

  • @chetchurchill9524
    @chetchurchill9524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome video Jeff & Brian! You are doing important work. 😉🙏🏻

  • @junekdial
    @junekdial ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for doing what you do. I really appreciate it.

  • @SharonNagle-zy9tt
    @SharonNagle-zy9tt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Because we love them!
    And I've had many, approximately 100+ when I lived in the raw Arizona desert, which I long to return home to!!
    Keep up the good work guys!! 🐍🐍🌵🌵

  • @SealBreeze
    @SealBreeze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for what you do

  • @junekdial
    @junekdial ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for being there for the snakes sense towns have to keep expanding. Thank you for taking the time to find good homes for them since their homes are being destroyed. Thank you so much.

  • @dianabates192
    @dianabates192 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Near Rio Grande City, in Starr County Texas, there is a strain of Western Diamondback that attain a length of 12 or more feet. They are referred to as "Genetic Giants". I have seen two, in person and pictures of more. I have also seen them on You tube. A friend who lived in Freer, Texas said that these snakes do not survive in captivity.
    On the King Ranch, near Kingsville, Texas there is a strain of the same species that rarely gets over 3 feet but are as big in girth as much larger snakes. I saw a few of them on the ranch when I worked in the oil fields. Dennis Bates

  • @maryillinski3487
    @maryillinski3487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great snakes. Great videos . BIG snake.

  • @tommcqueen2840
    @tommcqueen2840 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did rattlesnake rescue as a county volunteer for around 8 years. Finally got tagged and decided to do something else. That was 2006.

  • @catfish5272
    @catfish5272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have an observation. I notice with rattlesnakes more care and effort is made to find a “hole” and make sure the rattler goes IN the hole when it’s released. But with non venomous species you just release it under trees or rocks. Why is that? There is a difference!

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Good observation! And it's accurate. Here's why - it's not at all as critical that harmless snakes reorient themselves in the same way that venomous snakes do, simply because they tend not to be killed on sight. We'd rather not relocate harmless snakes AT ALL, so it's more of a simple course correction to a very nearby spot rather than trying to carefully plan and orient what is certainly a more stressful and dangerous situation (for the snake) with a rattlesnake. Some, like coachwhips and gophersnakes, also have much larger and less specific home ranges that allow for greater flexibility as long as certain requirements are met. Essentially, you're seeing us treat these snakes differently because they are different animals and different situations, and much easier to work with overall.

    • @Mary-had-a-lil-farm
      @Mary-had-a-lil-farm ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This was a good question with a very informative and interesting response. thanks for thinking of it.

  • @vickierichter7850
    @vickierichter7850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful Western Diamondback

  • @gw4690
    @gw4690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for getting these guys out of harms way. So many people, here in my area in the Sierra Nevada foothills, kill every snake they encounter just because they don't know any better.

  • @MadMax0331
    @MadMax0331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That big atrox was gonna drop a load of babies under that house.
    Outstanding video!

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fortunately this was a very large male Diamondback, and was likely there for that big hole as shelter. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @20PINKluvr
      @20PINKluvr ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RattlesnakeSolutions thank god it was a male then 😬..

  • @TheAbsoluteJedi
    @TheAbsoluteJedi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thats a big beautiful snake 🐍!!

  • @76vetten
    @76vetten ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bet that big sucker has some striking range. Great video.

  • @pumkinbreath
    @pumkinbreath 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ll like your style. Herpers are generally great people

  • @DavidSmith-rc7hs
    @DavidSmith-rc7hs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job.

  • @enriquelopez9124
    @enriquelopez9124 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am glad that there is some one or somebody dedicated to catching these snakes 🐍 and let's them go to be on their own.

  • @rondodson5736
    @rondodson5736 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Speaking of large diamond back rattlesnakes. Doctor William Haas of Florida had the skin on display in his facility back in the 60's that measured 15'8'' in length. On another occasion i read a story about one found on a military base in Arizona that measured 9 foot long.

  • @DallonsDynasty
    @DallonsDynasty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One time, a lady called me to remove a possible rattlesnake from her truck, because she knew I had ball pythons...
    ... I was fifteen???? (Don't worry, it was a very friendly Sonoran gopher, and I would've called professionals if it was venomous!)

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      haha, probably very much similar to people calling us to capture birds and remove bees.

    • @j.woolbright4524
      @j.woolbright4524 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RattlesnakeSolutions Bees! Great......Brian's favorites. J/K :)

  • @auggiedoggiesmommy1734
    @auggiedoggiesmommy1734 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’d keep a gopher snake in my yard! The damage that rabbits do is astounding.

  • @papatomsthoughts
    @papatomsthoughts ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in an community near Hells Canyon on Snake River in Oregon. I remember as a kid, maybe 5 years old, our neighbor lady taking rattle snakes out of her house. She would leave doors open for fresh cool air in the heat and the snakes would come in and cil up on cool floor. I also had a Boxer dog who pushed me down away from a big rattler in same area as I was climbing a mountain with my dad. Lots of stories about snakes in that region.

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 ปีที่แล้ว

    My specialty was rearing and switching baby Ophiophagus neonates to eating pinkies, fuzzies instead of other snakes for easier and healthier meals. We had a few 12-15 feet that were a lot of fun to work with.

  • @GO-xs8pj
    @GO-xs8pj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have shooed many snakes off roads over the years. I keep a towel in the trunk and I can encourage them to move off without freaking them out by just creating a wall with the towel. They know I'm there but they don't see a shape they identify as a threat.

  • @lindamartin2045
    @lindamartin2045 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 🐍

  • @kixigvak
    @kixigvak ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This looks like so much fun that I think I'll start doing it. The only problem is I live in Alaska, which has no snakes.

    • @bradprice8040
      @bradprice8040 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you could relocate bears.

    • @kixigvak
      @kixigvak ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bradprice8040 There is a lot of that in the Anchorage area, where I live. They have a bad habit of being back the next day. When I lived in NW Alaska an old guys said "I got a deal with Mr. Bear. He stays out of town and I don't bother him out on the toondra."

    • @bradprice8040
      @bradprice8040 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kixigvak those things are just crazy to think about. The size and power they possess is mine blowing.

  • @sandralutz-rodriguez2864
    @sandralutz-rodriguez2864 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So sad how humans encroach on their living space. And dang Nick that snake was huge!

  • @anthonygambitta6220
    @anthonygambitta6220 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in North Florida, and had a coral snake and pigmy rattlesnake in my backyard. I got my 5 foot tongs, a bucket and lid (with air holes), and relocated the snakes myself ( in a remote, wooded, non populated area.) I probably would not attempt this with an eastern diamondback or timber rattlesnake.

  • @jenniferbaleanu7048
    @jenniferbaleanu7048 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My family and I moved to California desert a year ago. We have many different rattle snakes. After watching these videos I still am afraid but know what to do. I want to thank Brian and the whole team for what I have learned.
    The only two snakes I have seen was a night snake and a racer snake. The night snake was so little and cute . Brian do you take calls and answer question from people out of state?

  • @steves6557
    @steves6557 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guys and also accolades to those who called in a professional. Otherwise, who know what may have happened.

  • @dextermorgan1
    @dextermorgan1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These houses are always massive.

  • @josephmclennan1229
    @josephmclennan1229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here in E. Texas woods we have Cooperheads ,Water Mocassins and Eastern Timber Rattlers . Water Mocasinns are the most agressive and silent

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว

      We work with a lot of cottonmouths too and they’re not aggressive at all. It’s one of the fun local myths.

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @horace sheffield not in Arizona. Our activities are not restricted to the state or even the southwest. So you are correct.

  • @Zuul47
    @Zuul47 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whoa that was a big guy!

  • @titanrahlgaming
    @titanrahlgaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear that big rattler told RS off lmao

  • @larrysempf3516
    @larrysempf3516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you keep snakes out of that garage?

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว

      The best way is to make sure the doors are in perfect condition and pay attention to gaps

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys have my dream job in my dream location. Every fall for two weeks in the late 90s I would go herping in southern AZ for vacation from Reptiland (keeper/Animal supervisor PA/NY/manager of Catskill seasonal zoo and concessions 1987-2006)

    • @mikefetterman6782
      @mikefetterman6782 ปีที่แล้ว

      We found, I am positive, a 55+ inch atrox down near Pearce and the Cochise stronghold area (about 4 miles from there up on the slopes in the rat nests. ) I know 40 inch would be huge but we had a few at the zoos in PA and NY that were over 60inches. This one was pushing their lengths, and girth. He was wedged between some boulders but we could see him with the headlamp. Tucson is by far the most gorgeous city in the US (especially Tanque Verde/Sabino canyon/Catalina areas.

  • @YROR
    @YROR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome. Have you ever found any red crotalus atrox? (Western diamondback) rattlesnakes? Also where do you mainly find these?

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, sometimes Western Diamondbacks have reddish or pinkish hues. And we have seen them all throughout their range in Arizona.

    • @jacobstrouble4273
      @jacobstrouble4273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      reds are along the coast . orange, san diego and riverside co areas and down into Baja.. they get fat but they're relatively peacefull.

  • @consciousobjector2507
    @consciousobjector2507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Bryan!
    Quick question, I heard you talking about hiking and looking for these beautiful creatures, and I was wondering if you wear gaiters, and if there are any reasonably priced ones that you would suggest to check it out, if you're going to be hiking in rattlesnake country? Thanks for any info!

  • @stcfrenchfry514
    @stcfrenchfry514 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice sound

  • @tpbbuzzelli1327
    @tpbbuzzelli1327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s was a big one

  • @steve-uq5tl
    @steve-uq5tl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I just don’t understand how people can live where there are rattlesnakes, every time you come out of the house one could be right by your doorstep and every time you go into the garage one could possibly be in there too ! And how do you feel safe letting your kids play outside ? It just makes absolutely no sense to take that risk. I always thought about having a house near the desert, but having to worry about rattlesnakes and scorpions on my property that would be just too much stress every day and why risk it ??

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Good question. I'll answer this in an upcoming video.

    • @MrRyguy2112
      @MrRyguy2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Generally if you are spatially aware and take proper precautions, snakes aren't a huge problem. They will stay out of your way if you stay out of theirs. The burden on the homeowners is to remove prey sources from and around the home. You attract small rodents, boom you have a snake. It's not always possible to do so in the heart of snake country of course, but just do what is possible to minimize potential dangerous encounters.

    • @kentuckyfieldherping
      @kentuckyfieldherping 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      There's Rattlesnakes in most of the U S.

    • @robertyoung3992
      @robertyoung3992 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      we are the ones encroaching in their territory not the other way around

    • @corytz7052
      @corytz7052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They want to avoid you just as much as you want to avoid them. You will always win in a fight with a rattlesnake and they know it. I'd say most adults could kill one 10 out of 10 times if they had to but they could have a bite to deal with after. Best to let them be or call a professional to remove them. They are amazing animals though and pretty much everywhere in the US soooo...

  • @leslieruch4514
    @leslieruch4514 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake come in thru my slide out into me rv a few weeks ago.

  • @Jagg61
    @Jagg61 ปีที่แล้ว

    There are a lot of Mojave greens around Queen Creek and San Tan.

  • @vdeniceeckert3494
    @vdeniceeckert3494 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow the first house is a mansion

  • @pacotaco5526
    @pacotaco5526 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching these videos makes me kinda depressed tbh. We have destroyed their homes and continue to tear down what little are they have left to live. Then we complain about having rattlesnakes in our yard when they have no other place to go 😢
    Kinda a hopeless feeling.
    Living in Vegas i know it wont be much longer til its the same way for us because of how fast they are building and destroying desert wildlife

  • @jonny777bike
    @jonny777bike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im surprised the gates don't have don't have snake proof fencing. I think the fencing needs to be smaller opening then your smallest finger to prevent baby rattlesnakes in and they have to be i forget how many feet high and how many inches below the ground.

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว

      In these instances it's always something we recommend. 1/4" is the necessary tolerance.

  • @BigWheelHawaii
    @BigWheelHawaii ปีที่แล้ว

    You Are Doing a Great Job,,,, For Some Reason,,, Very Entertaining.... You Got The Right Formula.... We Had Tons of Rattlesnakes On Our Ranch... As Kids We Were Forced To Carry a 6 Foot Piece of Garden Hose On Horseback,,, To Protect Our Horses ,,, If They Got Bit On The Nose.... I Won't Say How Many Snakes We Killed Each Year,,, But It Was More Than One,,,,,

    • @pacotaco5526
      @pacotaco5526 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you had rodents all over spreading diseases since you were killing rattlesnakes that eat mice and rats. Awesome, way to go 👏

  • @austinsantos3170
    @austinsantos3170 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work guys, but just want to correct your snake identification. The long-nosed snake (Rhinocheilus lecontei) are multicolored always including red. What you have there is in fact a California kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae).
    Cheers

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not correct. In parts of their range they are far more variable than that, and many times they do not have red.

  • @YL-mc9oz
    @YL-mc9oz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, I really enjoy the videos and I wanted to please ask a question that interests me about snakes: why do snakes get on the road at night and in the early morning hours? Thanks in advance

    • @pacotaco5526
      @pacotaco5526 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Snakes tend to bask on sun-warmed roads in the evening

    • @YL-mc9oz
      @YL-mc9oz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pacotaco5526 Thanks

  • @AW12-W
    @AW12-W หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gutsy people fulfilling an important role.👋

  • @auggiedoggiesmommy1734
    @auggiedoggiesmommy1734 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wouldn’t it be smart for developers to hire you guys o clear areas they are developing and find a spot before they are all displaced and they get confused and can’t find a home?

  • @cjtathome
    @cjtathome ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why is it that when we destroy habitat in South America it’s called deforestation but when it happens in the United States it’s development ? Don’t take it for granted !

    • @jodeanesullens6588
      @jodeanesullens6588 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure. Maybe they don't consider the desert as important?

    • @pacotaco5526
      @pacotaco5526 ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a great question!!!!🥺🥺

  • @bobbyallen4555
    @bobbyallen4555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I seen a 7ft 65 pound rattle snake.

  • @raymondjohn3396
    @raymondjohn3396 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tell me this, I have very few snakes coming around my property and want to know how far away from my house can I Take the snake to a safer area. Its little harder for me to relocate snakes even if they start to hide from me or trying to crawl to another place to blend in. I as an Native American, we don't supposed to handle snakes by our bare hands or touch it. So We afraid of them hiding by attack pets or children around. Last week I took away a rattlesnake that was by the back door and it took me awhile to relocate it. Oh I live on Northern Eastern of Arizona on Navajo Nation Country on Apeahe County that no one remove snakes in my area. So we have to do it ourselves to remove it.

  • @chanvalentine8283
    @chanvalentine8283 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big ass well fed snake.

  • @Tailwag514
    @Tailwag514 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck finding any piece of parcel in AZ that won’t be developed.

  • @SoliRhymesWithJulie
    @SoliRhymesWithJulie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dat rattle.

  • @davidsorensen7438
    @davidsorensen7438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you try and move them a certain distance- or keep them within an area?

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While distance is a major consideration, we are looking for certain situations that we believe will give the snake the best chance for survival while minimizing the chances for future negative encounters. So, the area would be what we estimate its homerange to be, and the exact spot is an emulation of the situation where it was captured,.

  • @cindys9491
    @cindys9491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Way to go rescuing the diamondback. I pity whatever other small animal may be living in that burrow. ;) Jk. Awesome snake.

  • @danjohnson6292
    @danjohnson6292 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are gopher snakes and bull snake the same? I grew up in California and we called them gopher snakes and here in Colorado they call them bull snakes but they sure look the same and the snakes we caught in California

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      They are very similar, but they are different species.

  • @241hnd
    @241hnd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How much does he make every time he catches a snake?

  • @lindajohnson7838
    @lindajohnson7838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do rattle snakes return to their former den?

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It varies on species and environment, but generally yes, rattlesnakes remember the locations that have served them well in the past and will return to these areas. This is why it's important for homeowners to take our advice to change these situations to prevent future visits from other snakes.

  • @micharlflynn4404
    @micharlflynn4404 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you charge for your service. And what kind of training do you receive.?

  • @virginiamosier9115
    @virginiamosier9115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Arizona cousins found that the rattlesnakes have territories and routines. If you see one once, you will see it again. When the fire department removed them they were released nearby and could come back.

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They do, but it's not quite how most people explain 'territories' to mean. It's a dynamic homerange that can change shape based on experiences the snake has. So much of the coming back part can be fixed by moving the snake to somewhere else within its estimated homerange and paying attention to the microhabitat where it was found, and making sure to find a suitable replacement.

  • @noahrhoads
    @noahrhoads 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s up

  • @mikeglassey7642
    @mikeglassey7642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the homeowner pay you to remove that or does the city

  • @patrickvanhoesen9425
    @patrickvanhoesen9425 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can that Ground Snake survive at 8k ft in elevation in southern Colorado?

  • @marcwhittle9810
    @marcwhittle9810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A number of years ago Tim Cole and myself were releasing some C. atrox that were collected from in the city of Austin Tx. When we got to our authorized release site we came upon two, I assumed by their reaction, illegal (poaching in Texas) arrowhead diggers. Man were they surprised when they found out that was our release site. We told them we had their cars license plate number and if we ever came across dead snakes on the property we would report them for poaching. I wondered if they ever came back

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man that's a bummer, hopefully they were caught. I'm sure you're all too familiar with Texas and poaching going hand in hand. Tim did such wonderful things for the community.

  • @Markbabb
    @Markbabb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch the videos but they seem to be all over the place

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the feedback, we will keep this in consideration. Is there anyone else that feels this way?

  • @vewilli
    @vewilli ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏻💪🏻👏🏻

  • @Fuzzyfetus91
    @Fuzzyfetus91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the ideal distance for the rattlesnakes to be re released?

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As close as possible where the correct microhabitat to support the species and disposition that provides the best chance of survival while minimizing future conflict. So, it's complicated, and there is no set distance.

    • @Fuzzyfetus91
      @Fuzzyfetus91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RattlesnakeSolutions awesome thank you so much! I’ve heard so many different responses to the topic but this makes the most sense to me. Great video by the way!

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Fuzzyfetus91 Thanks! ya it would be great if they could all just be moved 50 feet away, but in the real world that often means dropping them into an unsurvivable situation. There is a lot of idealism wanting this practice to fail, despite the literature showing it being promising.

    • @brianlutz7813
      @brianlutz7813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      a couple houses down

    • @20PINKluvr
      @20PINKluvr ปีที่แล้ว

      Wherever you think the person you hate lives lol jk 😅

  • @nicolebrooks7181
    @nicolebrooks7181 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought black widows eat snakes

  • @wolfofrhodeislandx7462
    @wolfofrhodeislandx7462 ปีที่แล้ว

    That diamond back wanted to tag you so bad one slip she would have taken it

  • @tabbennett4254
    @tabbennett4254 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you guys charge for removal?

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It depends on the situation :) typically between 100 and 200

  • @teresaproaps3621
    @teresaproaps3621 ปีที่แล้ว

    We moved back to our farm after being gone a while. There was a huge rodent population, so lots of snakes as well. One year we killed nine in the area around the barn and house. It was a bad year for them. We live two miles from town and we counted 28 that we saw on the road in those two miles that summer. Sorry, but I have animals and grandkids and other visitors, so I don't relocate.

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I understand. Here's a fact to consider, however: killing the snakes you find will not keep your animals, grandkids and other visitors more safe. The real issue to consider is what at the property keeps them coming (it is not just because of where you are). Actual reduction in encounters requires a shift in local ecology and understanding. I understand that it feels like killing them provides that, but it's not at all so simple, and you'll have to keep doing it without seeing any change, which is likely not your desired outcome. Hammers are not tools for all jobs :)

    • @pacotaco5526
      @pacotaco5526 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rattlesnakes keep mice and rats away from your house.
      So If you're so worried about your grandchildren maybe be more concerned about the diseases mice and rats carry. I would be more concerned about mice/rat droppings where my kids are eating and playing.

    • @teresaproaps3621
      @teresaproaps3621 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pacotaco5526 I keep cats for that purpose. Do you have any idea how much a vial of antivenin is, or how many are required over the interim of a lengthy hospital visit? Do you know how long a snakebite can affect someone? Obviously, you have no experience in this realm. So, I'll stick with my cats and any bullsnakes I can introduce to my property, but I'll kill any rattlesnake I find.

  • @mcsuckalives2302
    @mcsuckalives2302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is always something thats a possible threat, if you live along those lines youll never be content

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Threats exist in all aspects of life. The choice is whether or not we'll let the ones that live largely in our minds be in control. Rattlesnakes in US culture is very much in that category.

  • @angelodomingo2818
    @angelodomingo2818 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much do ya make for removing snake's from freaked out ppls houses.... cuz I can do tht😉...

  • @justinnmai8903
    @justinnmai8903 ปีที่แล้ว

    Night releasing is risky

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're very used to working at night :) it's safer in some ways, even.

  • @ElkStirrinTheHoney
    @ElkStirrinTheHoney ปีที่แล้ว

    Aren't all snakes ground snakes? I don't need to see no flying snakes..

  • @NoDaddyNo
    @NoDaddyNo ปีที่แล้ว

    bring them out to the White tanks!

  • @wahooandy1
    @wahooandy1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gopher snaakes and kings don’t bite you?

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They can and do sometimes, but they're not harmful at all. Generally we try and keep our hands intact.

  • @dreamercraftcorner
    @dreamercraftcorner ปีที่แล้ว

    have u evder beden bitten

  • @jerrynewberry433
    @jerrynewberry433 ปีที่แล้ว

    The older guy been turning sour on his job, kinda moaning.. bout time to retire his hook. I imagine this is quite pricey to get taken care of. So money shouldn't be the problem.

  • @raquelpena3340
    @raquelpena3340 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in AZ and the news once said 65 rattlesnakes were killed at a Boy Scot camp. People do kill snakes and eat the snakes.

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad things are starting to change. What an unfortunate look at our states past perspective toward wildlife.

  • @lindaroper2654
    @lindaroper2654 ปีที่แล้ว

    People need to put out moth balls,snakes don't like the smell.

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s actually a myth 🙂

    • @jasoninflagstaff
      @jasoninflagstaff ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RattlesnakeSolutions back home in Mississippi,my Grandmother used to put mothballs out for that reason,yet every spring after papaw died,I'd go around all her outbuildings and remove the snakes. Several times,particularly the speckled king snakes,would be lying right on top of the boxes of mothballs. 🤣

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 ปีที่แล้ว

    No consideration of what else might be living in that hole you released him into? It's a bad day for whatever it might be. That's such a cool/creepy sound when they're shaking their rattle and moving into their new den.

  • @kylejacobs1682
    @kylejacobs1682 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work guys! Still can’t help feeling- get rid of the venomous snakes and let the constrictors do the rodent abatement. Venomous snakes don’t appear to be worth the risk🤷maybe I’m missing something

    • @RattlesnakeSolutions
      @RattlesnakeSolutions  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a complicated reality, but basically this: if you have venomous snakes there, killing them will not prevent future visits. However, there is evidence that just giving them a scare and letting them could reduce those interactions. Essentially, you are choosing to 'train' the existing population to stay away from conflict areas rather than have a constant inflow of new snakes looking for resources.

  • @jerrynewberry433
    @jerrynewberry433 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, 4 1/2 footer 14 rattles. Crawled into my rabbits cage. Rabbit was about 8 lbs. Too big for that snake. Shot it from 20' with a 20 gage right thru the rabbit's ears. Snake weighed about 4 lbs

    • @pacotaco5526
      @pacotaco5526 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You seem to be a very irresponsible pet owner if you left your rabbit in an area where a snake could get to it and an irresponsible gun owner as well. Scary you own animals and a gun.

    • @jerrynewberry433
      @jerrynewberry433 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pacotaco5526 well you don't live in Texas and you never went to war have you? The rabbit was within chain of my 140 lb German shepherd which guarded him. Wouldn't have known about the snake without him. So Mr. Ass, come live in the wild with men you can count on in an emergency!

  • @DragerPilot
    @DragerPilot ปีที่แล้ว

    Snakes plowed into the ground is a good place for them.

  • @MrShobar
    @MrShobar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Tastes like chicken".