Arizona Snake Removal Company Sets Record with Massive Rattlesnake Capture
In a jaw-dropping twist of events, an Arizona-based snake removal company has achieved a rattlesnake wrangling feat that left jaws on the floor. The startling saga unfolded in Mesa, just a short half-hour jaunt from Phoenix, on a Tuesday that would soon go down in herpetological history.
Snake Surprise at Home
The homeowner initially believed they were dealing with a modest trio of rattlesnakes slithering around their garage. But reality had a different plan. As it turns out, the garage harbored not three, but a whopping 20 rattlesnakes, featuring five adult western diamondback rattlers—one of them pregnant—and a brood of 15 baby serpents.
A Hair-Raising Encounter
A video shared by Rattlesnake Solutions brings this hair-raising encounter to life. Enter Marissa Maki, the intrepid snake wrangler, as she arrives at the scene. Her shocked reaction speaks volumes: “That is a lot of snakes. I’m not going to lie. This is crazy,” she exclaims.
Handling the Diamondbacks
The western diamondback rattlesnakes, recognized by their distinctive triangular heads, call the entire Southwest their home. While their venom is less potent than that of some rattlesnake cousins, they demand professional care when handled. The video shows Maki employing tongs to delicately pick up each rattler and deposit them into a plastic bucket. Then, she embarks on a journey to the desert, where she sets the rattlers free.
An Unwelcome Guest
Maki later uncovers the mystery behind the invasion. The snakes likely slipped into the garage through a gap beneath the door and chose it as their cozy nesting spot.
Record-Breaking Rescue
Rattlesnake Solutions, the company behind this daring rescue, proudly claimed it as their biggest snake-catching mission yet. Bryan Hughes, the company’s owner, hinted that the snake tally could have been even higher. He revealed that they discovered several discarded snake skins in the garage, suggesting that up to 40 snakes may have called it home at some point. “We’ll never know how many rattlesnakes have come and gone over time,” he mused.
Not Their First Rodeo
This isn’t the first time Rattlesnake Solutions has made headlines. Back in July, they made a splash by successfully removing a non-venomous coachwhip snake from a Tucson home. A 20-second video showcased the snake’s dramatic exit from a toilet bowl, complete with an intimidating hiss directed straight at the camera.
In conclusion, when it comes to the unexpected, Arizona’s snake experts know how to rise to the occasion. 🐍🎉
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