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Posted: 6/29/2018 3:23:49 AM EDT
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We had some guests over this evening and as they were walking out the front door there was a rattlesnake crawling across our front walk. I was only about 18 inches long and went along the side of our house before it mysteriously died. . This is the first snake we have seen here after being in our house since last Sept and the first rattlesnake we have seen since living in AZ and my wife is kinda freaked out now. How prevalent are snakes and how often do you see them? Is there anything that will keep them away or that we should do or check? I have sprayed around the house with demon WP and we do not have any brush or leaf piles around, nor water. |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 7:32:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chop chop! Including rabbits and pack rats. If you have any grass, convert it to gravel. Repellants are a placebo. |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 8:38:34 AM EDT
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Living in Arizona requires some due diligence, living around rattle snakes is a part of life here. If you find them in your yard relocate or kill them, your option.
As has been said, clear brush and debris from your yard, put out rodent poison bait to reduce their food supply and always look where you step, especially at night. They will always have a presence here, don't freak out but do respect what they can do to you and act accordingly. |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 9:31:34 AM EDT
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I think I need a better "snake gun" because the Glock with snake shot is a single shot and it is just a bit loud when fired next to the house. I hate snakes and admit that I am a huge wussy and dont want to get within even shovel distance. I did feel bad for our guests because they are considering moving to AZ and this kinda freaked them out a bit too.
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Posted: 6/29/2018 9:53:10 AM EDT
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A S&W .22 revolver with snake shot is my choice.
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Posted: 6/29/2018 10:45:35 AM EDT
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Welcome to the rattlesnake capital of the US.
What part of town do you reside in OP? If you're close enough to me, I'll come over an re-locate any future visitors free of charge. |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 12:04:43 PM EDT
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I am in Clarkdale at the foot of Mt. Mingus in the Verde Valley.
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Posted: 6/29/2018 12:05:41 PM EDT
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The good part is that I did see a King snake at the back of our property last weekend. I am hoping last nights visitor was just passing through.
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Posted: 6/29/2018 12:50:16 PM EDT
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I think I need a better "snake gun" because the Glock with snake shot is a single shot and it is just a bit loud when fired next to the house. I hate snakes and admit that I am a huge wussy and dont want to get within even shovel distance. I did feel bad for our guests because they are considering moving to AZ and this kinda freaked them out a bit too. A Ruger 10-22 is a nice tool to have handy too. Mine never cycled CCI snake shot but the thing I liked about the 10-22 is the snake would usually follow the end of the barrel and I could get an easy kill. And of course the rifles are not that loud. .22 revolvers also work well. I ended up buying a pair of snake tongs like these: Snake Tongs so that if the snake was in my garage or up against the house, I could safely move them away. What Rich_V said is right on! |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 2:25:51 PM EDT
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Surround your home with a horsehair rope.
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Posted: 6/29/2018 5:51:22 PM EDT
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Get rid of their food and they won't hang around.
We found two rattlesnake skins in the yard when we moved in, but, aside from the semi-resident gopher snake, that's all we've seen. Outside the wire? Probably a shit ton, but we've eradicated all of the ground squirrels and most of the rabbits by removing or barring access to their food sources (and the occasional help from a BB gun  )
Killing the snakes and other predators just leaves more room for more pest- rats, squirrels, rabbits, et al. |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 5:59:20 PM EDT
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I am in Clarkdale at the foot of Mt. Mingus in the Verde Valley. |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 6:04:05 PM EDT
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Found a rattlesnake in the driveway last year. About two feet long, caught me off guard. Saw it just before the kids came running out. The rattles were very small and made almost no noise. Just a buzzing noise. Took care of it.... someone took care of one down the street when we first moved into the area two years ago. That one was about 5 feet or so. I am usually ok with them but worry about the kids. One of the boys doesn’t seem to mind, he chases lizards and bugs all over.
Had a little garden snake in the house last week. Had some sheetrock work done and it was stuck to some tape. Set it free. |
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Posted: 6/30/2018 6:47:41 PM EDT
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Like mentioned above due diligence is #1.
keeping the critters down, and if your lucky enough to have king, bull or gopher snakes thats one of the best deterrents. I lived on 11 acre's in a rural farming community and had 3 known kings and a honorary bull snake (he took out a passing through gopher snake though) never once did I see a rattler. The wife got tired of living so far away from everything so we ended up moving inland and for better schools for our children. seen 1 at the new place last summer my oldest almost fell victim even after me yelling at him. thankfully it was raining and I think the snakes reflexes were slowed he just started lifting his head as I yanked my boy by the arm back inside. A suppressed 22 with remington subsonic hp ammo is good medicine  .410 or a shovel is what I used most though.
Just be warned if they have a green hue to them it's likely a mojave and are they some feisty sob's! never again will I dance with one of those with a shovel. scared the shit out of me. lol |
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Posted: 6/30/2018 8:12:45 PM EDT
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As Sierra said, a snake will line up on the barrel of a rifle. (Might do it to a pistol but I am not brave enough to get that close and wait to see.)
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Posted: 7/1/2018 12:11:15 PM EDT
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Just be warned if they have a green hue to them it's likely a mojave and are they some feisty sob's! never again will I dance with one of those with a shovel. scared the shit out of me. lol
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Posted: 7/1/2018 6:54:11 PM EDT
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Are rattlesnakes protected in AZ, from what I can find online they aren't?
As I understand it there are a few types of snakes that are protected, but they are rare and in the far southern part of the state? I also think the eco warrior types and natural resource officers keep trying to propagate that they are so that ppl wont automatically kill them. |
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Posted: 7/1/2018 8:11:12 PM EDT
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Are rattlesnakes protected in AZ, from what I can find online they aren't? As I understand it there are a few types of snakes that are protected, but they are rare and in the far southern part of the state? I also think the eco warrior types and natural resource officers keep trying to propagate that they are so that ppl wont automatically kill them. And do not kill horned toads or gila monsters. Here is some information: http://www.southwesternherp.com/protectedspecies/arizona.html |
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Posted: 7/1/2018 10:07:23 PM EDT
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Are rattlesnakes protected in AZ, from what I can find online they aren't? As I understand it there are a few types of snakes that are protected, but they are rare and in the far southern part of the state? I also think the eco warrior types and natural resource officers keep trying to propagate that they are so that ppl wont automatically kill them. |
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Posted: 7/1/2018 11:18:31 PM EDT
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I was hiking a couple of years ago at dreamy draw park. I saw a tiger rattlesnake. I’ve never seen such an aggressive snake. I stopped to take pictures of it and it started coming after me. I took a couple steps back and it still kept coming after me..
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Posted: 7/1/2018 11:18:34 PM EDT
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This little fucker was in my front yard last week when i got home at 10pm. Was taking the trash out and almost walked over it. Used a hoe to decapitate it. Kill them all. They're territorial. Also watch out for these fuckers... 
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Posted: 7/1/2018 11:32:53 PM EDT
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I was hiking a couple of years ago at dreamy draw park. I saw a tiger rattlesnake. I’ve never seen such an aggressive snake. I stopped to take pictures of it and it started coming after me. I took a couple steps back and it still kept coming after me.. |
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Posted: 7/2/2018 7:05:24 PM EDT
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You didn't happen to get that on video, did you? |
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Posted: 7/3/2018 1:15:37 PM EDT
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I have a storage facility located directly behind my house with a buffer type ditch in between that id fill of rocks, I am sure it makes a good hideout for them. There is a chain link fence on the back edge of my lot so I plan to install some 1/4 hardware cloth onto it to help keep them out.
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Posted: 7/3/2018 5:08:44 PM EDT
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I have a storage facility located directly behind my house with a buffer type ditch in between that id fill of rocks, I am sure it makes a good hideout for them. There is a chain link fence on the back edge of my lot so I plan to install some 1/4 hardware cloth onto it to help keep them out. |
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Posted: 7/4/2018 9:32:01 AM EDT
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Nope Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You didn't happen to get that on video, did you? Tiger pic added because they're an awesome species. 
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Posted: 7/5/2018 9:34:39 PM EDT
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Grew up in SE Arizona. My Dads ash tray in the truck was full of rattles he chopped off.
Yet for the last 14 years I have not seen a single one. Been wanting to find one for my daughter. Maybe we need to hang out in the Gila valley in the summers more... |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:47:09 AM EDT
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Grew up in SE Arizona. My Dads ash tray in the truck was full of rattles he chopped off. Yet for the last 14 years I have not seen a single one. Been wanting to find one for my daughter. Maybe we need to hang out in the Gila valley in the summers more... Mom is like Grandpa and dad shits his pants when he sees any snakes. I am in between. As long as I know they are there I am ok. I don’t like handling them but will if needed. Recently had to remove a snake stuck to tape and took care of a rattlesnake. As a kid i would throw rocks at rattlers now I just make sure they stay away from the kids. |
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