Daniel's Reptile Relocation Service

06/25/2023

Hello everyone. I just want to inform you there have been reports of rattlesnake sightings by Grimes Point, along the trails and bathrooms.

1st and foremost don't become complacent, we are all outdoors for fun. Just don't let the fun be the only thing on the mind. Remember your entering the snakes environment.

Normally there isn't this many. However with the increase in water, snakes are on the move. Please be aware of your surroundings. Rattlesnakes don't necessarily rattle before they strike and they can be tiny when coiled. Roughly the size of a quarter when adolescent. The bigger ones usually only get to 3-4 feet and are still hard to notice. When coiled a larger rattler is still only a "Frisbee" space. As you can see from the picture the color tone on these snakes can vary.

Always stick to main paths, keep your eyes open. The other beneficial thing to do is not listen to music and pay attention to others as well as their health. Never go to far away from the group unless accompanied by another group member. Use thicker hiking shoes with pants.

The rocky terrain provides many hiding places for them, however most are trying to relocate because of the heat/water source. Most like to move during the cooler parts of the day. That being said bushes, rock ledges, places closer to ravines where water travels to. In the afternoon to morning they like to sit on the roads to collect what remaining heat there is.

Everyone be safe out there. Enjoy the holidays and summer fun.

Pic - (c.o.lutosus) Great Basin Rattlesnakes. Local Fallon Nv.

05/04/2023

Hello everyone my account has had some technical issues and was down for a while. Now I'm "back in the saddle" as they say and hope to be more active on this account.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful spring. We are now shifting into pre summer. With all this new water around; its changing up our environment. The water can bring out our scaly friends (or foes), for either new traveling paths to feeding grounds or simply new homes in general.

I am mostly available in the afternoon however I can have another rattlesnake team come out if I'm not available. Their name is "Get Rattled". I can easily get anyone in contact with them in case of emergency. I do work a 7 to 5pm job but always willing to help.

Everyone be safe out there and have some fun. Remember to always be aware of your surroundings.

Pic : Western garter snake - Thamnophis elegans. 6"- 18" generally 3-8 years wild, captive 10 - 40 years (one in the picture is from "the elbow". Roughly 2 feet long and 3-4 years old.)

04/19/2022

Hello everyone. I am still doing reptile relocating throughout the summer. However my phone number has changed. (775)- 481-3138
Snake season is right around the corner, some may have come out to early. Be safe out there.

12/25/2021

Happy holidays!

12/25/2021

Merry Hissmas everyone!!!

07/03/2021

Local Sherrifs call today. Decent show from this gorgeous specimen.

This is a Bull snake if anyone is curious.

04/23/2021

A different look at rattle' fangs. This picture is a close up, it appears semi larger than actual. However, it shows how the injection can take place. The fangs are hollow and hinge off the top jaw which allows for a fairly wide bite. If needed I can create a post just for rattlesnake jaw mechanics.

Believe it or not, non venomous snakes strike slower than snakes with venom.

Credit to sciencephotolibrary for the picture.

04/23/2021

Hello everyone, it's the time of year where our scaley friend's start to come out. Please be aware of your surroundings and be safe out there. I provide services such as relocating reptiles, even rattlesnakes. Also can survey an area for reptiles/ see what may or may not be bringing them to a property. If you happen to want snake fencing, I can work on that too. My services are free, snake fencing is not and will have to be discussed per property owner.

11/26/2020

Hope everyone had safe travels for turkey day! Happy Thanksgiving!

10/05/2020

Unfortunately I've been in surgery for the past week and will be out of it for a week or two more. Should recover soon.

I won't be available to assist with "snake calls" for a period of time. That being said if you happen to come across a snake. Message me still and I can re-route your information to another organization. Just for the time being.


I hope everyone is staying safe out there. Remember to always check your surroundings. Thank you everyone.

09/30/2020

https://carsonnow.org/story/09/28/2020/learn-about-region-s-snakes-wednesday-carson-city

CARSON CITY — Learn about the snakes of northwestern Nevada this Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City. George Baumgardner, curator of natural history, will offer brief demonstrations starting at 1 p.m. and repeated until 3 p.m. for visitors passing thro...

09/17/2020

Credit to Wayne Fowline for the artist hand. Accurate depiction of a rattlesnakes rattle maturing. The're many ideas n' how rattlesnakes get thier rattle. I've posted about it before. The nuances of snakes shedding begins the process. Again the number of segments doesn't determine how old the snakes are in human years. Overall we know the sound of the tail creates strife amongst our lives.

However fall is coming sooner than we expect. The "buzztails", will subside until next summers warmth scorches across our desert. Untill then be safe out there and watch your surroundings. Im always available.

06/30/2020

Hello everyone, it has been some time; since I've written a post. With that said, I happen to have a "article" not by me today. I usually don't post other people's articles. I might start, if everyone is willing to indulge and explore alternative sources. I appreciate your consideration towards different perspectives. Stay cool out there and stay safe.

Tales of the Old West, with its legendary outlaws and larger-than-life characters, are part of the Western mystique. So too are stories of the creatures that live here. Rattlesnakes have always...

06/02/2020

I generally would like to state how much I appreciate everyone's support of my page. I enjoy working with our community and our local law enforcement agencies/organizations. I've always loved "conservation of nature" and hope to continue to provide my services. Thank you again and hope everyone is safe during these trying times.

05/17/2020

Hello everyone this post will be covering the "Jacobson's" or vomeronasal organ. Which amphibians, reptiles, and certain mammals utilize for smell.

This organ is key to an animals sense of smell. Dogs process differently than a snakes but as an idea. The old stories of dogs having a good sense of smell is due to this organ. Chasing a raccoon for miles and knowing which tree it climbed up and such.

Jacobson's organ provides an exorbitant amount of information from the air. For a snake, which I will be covering. Is mostly all it needs to survive out in the wild. The main source of information to gather resources and pick up on lifes nuances. Quickly to generalize rattlesnakes heat pits. Yes rattlesnakes have heat pits however boas and pythons do as well. The heat pit is able to sense or provide a sight of infrared thermal radiation, allowing them to essentially see radiant heat. Which makes them perfect ambush predators. As I've talked about before.

Now to what the Jacobson's organ provides these magnificent creatures. Most snakes have actual nostrils and can regularly smell, the potency of data within the air is vastly un-utilized due to the air travel is direct. Mouth/nostril breathing is from entry to lung back out. The Jacobson's organ is along the top section or roof of mouth closer towards the opening of the jaw. Can open and close due to eating, striking and various other reasons. The organ is connected to a nerve that directly connects to the snakes olfactory bulb, apart of their brain. Olfactory section of any brain is the section that diagnoses smell.

The action and use of this organ is simplistic yet important. All snakes have a fairly long tongue which characteristically all snakes stick their tongues out when threatened or periodically. "Data" is constantly changing and mixing throughout the air all the time. This "data"can tell the snake or animal if something died a mile or 2 away. Key for snakes because most are scavengers and eat dead carcasses up to 2 weeks old or so. Jacobson's organ can also tell the snake if there is a partner up to 10 miles away.

As the tongue protrudes it begins to collect particulates within the air. Like a balloon full with static gathering dust and hair. As the tongue recedes back into the mouth, it will then open a flap to the organ and kinda dock the tip of the tongue into the hole and transfer said information or data from the tongue to the brain. Once quickly processed the snake can then utilize whatever data its pulled from the air.The data a snakes Jacobson's organ can collect from the air, is vast. All airborne odors, moisture levels, weather, pheromones, prey scents, and various other means.

Most scientists speculate that this particular organ can influence chemical signals to the degree of aggression and territoriality characteristics within their environment. Such as my ideals of personal experience and to each snakes experience is vastly different. Meaning you can take two snakes from the same mother and have them live in the same area. One could be tested by nature and have a hard life surviving. Naturally that snake will be more defensive and less tolerable of a human interacting with it. These snakes usually have scares or marked injuries. The other snake that never got picked on by large game or prey. Got by on roadkill and small rodents. Most snakes like this are docile and have no markings such as scares or injuries. Have been able to hold many wild non-venomous snakes. Generally snakes won't attack unless they know they can eat their prey. That being said if a snake needs to defend itself they will strike and or size up. Also can "charge" to a degree, mostly if the animal or human already moved away. Snakes want to keep you moving away from their habitat. Once the snake reaches it's larger game it'll either leave, stop following, or have gotten to excited to back down and if venomous can try to utilize its venom to ensure the large game/ human or animal won't come back. Not common by any means but can and has happened.

Quick fact: Snakes won't usually drink from stagnant water and Generally survive off water within prey. Snakes are resilient creatures and can survive up to a month or so without food and can be longer during hibernation.

The picture below shows loosely how and where the Jacobson's organ is utilized in snakes. I appreciate your time. Please call or text me, if you need my relocation services.
Thank-you,
D.R.R.S.

05/17/2020

Tonight I helped our local sheriffs relocate a young bullsnake off an elderly ladies property. Was an easy job, always available and happy to help. I always understand the fear of snakes and or the nuance of not knowing if a person is dealing with a venomous snake.

The Pituophis catenifer deserticola or "Bullsnake" is a lovely species, they are non-venomous and belong to the colubrid family. Bull snakes, amongst others, are abundant in our valley. All snakes help your environment. Bullsnakes are nice for this, generally passive animals. Even so, all snakes have individual personalities and I will state with all species. You can find one that will tolerate human interaction and ones snakes that can be super defensive naturally. These bullsnake's can grow up to 6' some recorded up to 8' but most will be around 2'-4' in length. They have some neat characteristics as to mimicking a rattlesnake. Most will have a pronounced hissing and waggling of the tail to stir up neighboring debris and imitate a rattlesnake. Generally bolstering it's posture, for a short time,to show it's bigger than it really is. The main reason why most people assume they might be dealing with a rattlesnake.

Bull snakes are constrictors which latch onto prey and wrap themselves around said prey and squeeze till deceased. Rattlesnakes are ambush predators and will strike wait for the venom to take it's course and then locate said prey and devour it. Most snakes can and will eat other snakes, of course rodents, birds etc.. bull snakes are notorious for eating other snakes even cannibalism. This "eating" is actually very important process because it generally neutralizes any disease/parasites the said prey animal may carry. Most snakes however can have disease within their mouths. Generally salmonella due to the desert heat, and semi egg diet. Best not to push an injury even risk of illness, my service is free and professional.

Bullsnakes are primary diurnal (active during the day)yet in Nv with the hot sun is most days. Most snakes will be active during the evening and morning sections of the day. Of course snakes are ectothermic and rely on temperatures within the environment. Colubrids and other snakes travel for resources due to their metabolism. Rattlesnake primarily rely on ambush tactics yet travel for various reasons as stated on another post on my page. Rattlesnakes are from the viperidae family. Rattlesnakes generally store lots of fat do to the natural ambush life style. Bull snakes eat a lot more and consume more energy. Generally bull's don't have large fat deposits. Causing bullsnakes or any colubrid to be more active than other snakes. They can be active during the night as well as the day. It will depend on timing and weather.

Bull snakes are generally a good thing to have on your property.All snakes have pheromones, which can persuade other snakes to not go near. This depends on the size of snake and concentration of released pheromone. That being said farmers will use certain snakes to help aid against vermin such as rattlesnakes, rodents other smaller mammals. To aid their crops, livestock and family members.

This Bullsnake will be released humanly back into the environment far away from core civilization. Just like all my relocation jobs no animal gets injured.

I know there are various other species in our area that look a lot alike these bull snakes. Such as pine snakes, coach whips, gophersnakes. All of which are non-venomous. Nevada's only venomous snakes are rattlesnakes. If you happen to want more information on Rattlesnakes, please follow my page you can find more about them there.

05/03/2020

If anyone wants a reference guide for reptiles and amphibians within their area. This book has a fantastic collection of species you can encounter.

This Field guide states general species that roams or inhabits your native lands. Gives general information on many species. Information comes with a picture to help identify them. Of course keep in mind each species of reptile will have slight variations to what will be depicted. Meaning core species vs subspecies. I utilize this book every where I go.

Now days, I generally can tell the type of snake by just looking. Every once in a while Nv gives me a "lifer". Lifer in the herpetology community means, to interact first hand for the first time with a new species.Or a species that may have been known of, just never seen first hand. In those cases I will utilize this reference book. Never let me down and can be quite the fun experience.

I recommend this book because it will help provide basic knowledge for what resides in your area. This book is for the entire North American continent, can find information about local reptiles on the fly when camping or traveling even out of state.

Here I utilize the mojave rattlesnake as an example to how the information is displayed and used. This is not information I have curated. That being said any discrepancy you have with this information displayed, please take it to the National Audubon Society. I base facts solely on sourced information. I also can speculate to a degree but will not play with over exaggerated questions or hypotheticals. Thank you and hope you consider this book. Herpetologists everywhere utilize a field guide, this book just so happen-eds to be the most used in the community.

I utilize sourced knowledge from many books not just this one shown. Of course the internet within college publishing to scientists published works. I only want to state facts and show useful information that can easily be understood. Most people who don't like snakes will generally be apprehensive in learning about them. Which isn't a bad thing. Most people don't go the extra mile to learn about somthing they aren't interested in. So I tend to show on my page what you have to know, if you are going to learn anything, what can or can't hurt you. Especially within your own area. On my page. There are places for discussion, such as myths, nuances, anatomy, regional species expectations, stories, hypotheticals. My posts try to stay specific to the generalized topic. Being snakes are complex and many attributes can affect a topic. With multiple perspectives a topic can be hard to tackle. I try to scope the general conception of the topic at hand; Answer any qualms or questions that may inherently be misunderstood or not associated with the core topic. I do like to create posts to help answer qualms if the topic is genuine. Do to rattlesnakes let alone snakes have multiple species and each individual species have different characteristics. All effected by weather, season, geography/topography. Everyone is allowed to voice thier opinions within respectful boundaries on my page. The core element here is to ascertain facts about rattlesnakes and snakes alike. I hope everyone is having a safe and fun Summer and hope for you to join my page and learn more information about reptiles. Remember if you need my service im free and professional.

05/02/2020

When you get into a hobby, be it mechanical to knitting. You need the proper knowledge and equipment to do your job efficiently. Always do your research, make sure you know what techniques to use. Practice applying those techniques till you ascertain "skills" a fluid muscle memory. Overall know what you will be dealing with before you even have to tool.

This line of work, it takes one simple moment of complacency. Which within mere seconds you now are dealing with a life altering event. If handled correctly it can be an avoidable event. Awareness, sobriety is very important. Do not recommend personally relocating animals without proper training nor gear. There are many steps to learning snake species and individual characteristics/personalities. Each species of snake has different body movements. Physically due to bone structure and muscle mass/memory. Some snakes have vastly different striking patterns due to their body structure. Although most out in Nv have a dominant forward strike. Not like a West African Gaboon viper, where it can strike directly above its coil, while also able to strike backwards in the correct position. So no real tricks with Nv snakes.

To a different idea;You can have a lethargic gopher snake that is fairly docile, to a coach whip that jets at 18mph. Which is a fact. Yes both are not venomous but certain factors can apply. Such as most snakes eat eggs. In 65°-70° and some days they may reside in the sun longer but rare. Snakes can develop salmonella in the mouth. Once bitten and draw small amount of blood. It can transfer and make you sick.

Here's a quick go over of how snakes of all kinds play a key role in our environment. Snakes are disease killers, as well as parasites. They eat a lot of fresh rodents, birds, but also raw and rotten meat out in the wild. Such as left over bird scraps or run over mouse. Which most will have either ticks, fleas, worms, along with nasty bacteria. The snakes simplistic digestive tract or "power house", will take care of all that. Turn it into waste. Effectively stopping the spread of those said parasites and bacteria from spreading. Generally neutralizing the parasites. Yes once the snake fully digests it will have 3 stages of f***l matter. That said f***l matter generally will have some residual parasites and bacteria. With the overall host gone the parasites don't last long and the bacteria does dissipate over time.

For most snake enthusiasts or even farmers. Local snakes are very helpful. I have had multiple farmers ask for me to relocate to their property. Reason why farmers enjoy bull snakes other types of snake will eat other snakes. So you guessed it they will eat rattle snakes, but again vice'versa. If the rattler happens to be bigger most likely it would eat the bull snake. However there are videos where out in the wild bull snakes will travel to see a neighboring rattlesnake periodically. Scientists actually declared the character behavior to be a sort of friend complex.

DIGRESSING...
I like to take time and prepare myself, correctly, for my hobbies. As well as anyone else. The practicalities are only options if you make them available. I know these animals, and know how to use my tools accordingly, to safely remove and release. I enjoy this as much as someone riding a brand new car off the lot. Just have to take a lot of precautionary steps in order to make it off said "lot".

05/02/2020

Nevada is a big oasis we have a rather large area to play, shoot, ride. You name it. Of course its dry and barren, however certain natural cycles take place in which the land dictates.

Water is a necessary resource every living thing needs. If you par-take in the desert life, here is some information that may help with avoiding rattlesnakes.
Of course, make sure to be aware of your surroundings. I understand music is lovely while running or hiking, but out in nature it's best to pay attention to your surroundings. Generally speaking, snakes reside on hillsides and in old ravines. Where water travels in main crevices along mountains or hills. Rodents love to live near. All small mammals travel to those areas to get water or survive off the insects that do. Generally rattlesnakes survive off the water in what they catch. Rattlesnakes are ambush predators that being said, it doesn't mean they don't travel. At Certain times of day all snakes become more active. Generally snakes reside in rocky areas, underneath or by bushes. Temperature effects reptiles, a lot, due to the fact snakes are exothermic. Anytime the weather reaches at 50°f or over, snakes and other reptiles will start to become active. Once at 75°f-90°f and up, they generally like to hide because it gets to hot.

Rattlesnakes are mostly a nocturnal animal, when relocating themselves for hunting or general wandering. That being said, around 4pm to 8pm is a decent time to see snakes basking out in the sun collecting energy and warming up.
8pm-2am, if the night temp is high enough, can and or will be traveling/ posting up in ambush/hunting spots. 3am-5am, they will either go back to their original location to rest or they will be finding a close shelter for the day. 6am-10am snakes generally will be basking in the sun for a shorter period. 11am - 3pm can be traveling to original resting spot or resting for the night.

With water being the key element to a desert. Keep in mind, along the canals, small creeks, and water irrigation, you will find mostly garter snakes and few bull snakes. Rattlesnakes will travel through water ways and may hunt (Ambush) near them and utilize the resource. Rattlesnakes do not like damp areas to stay in. Most if not all snakes inherently won't drink stagnant water, so rain and river like water creates more traffic or activity.

Rattlesnakes and other snakes or reptiles will happen to wander near your vehicles or tent sites for a number of reasons. All happen to be with the weather and conditions of the area. Your tent or vehicle provides shade and shelter. If it's a colder night, rattlesnakes would be more inclined to go to what appears to them as a warm place, because they have heat sensing pits as well as eyes.

Rattlesnakes are as well as innocent as anything else, meaning what you have received in life all the years. That life experience. Well to put in short, snakes have life experience to. If you encounter a snake that was super defensive, I have a story of the same kind of snake which happened to be docile. If a snake lives a good 4 year life, becomes 2'-3' long, and has no altercations with larger predators. It doesn't have a reason to defend itself. Where the same breed, say even from the same mother. Happened to amazingly escape coyotes, large birds, or even larger rodent attacks. No matter what that snake encounters after a life of learning, it will be rightfully apprehensive. To give perspective as to when we go out into their environment.

To digress, always check your surroundings BEFORE you sit down, grab your gear off the ground, and double check to before you make a move. Just be safe and have a good summer out there.

Lots of variables, loosely generalizing. If you have any questions please ask.

Mostly informing for the desert adventurers. Not including house management to help keep snakes off your property. Post will be coming for that.

Picture is of Silver peak valley.

04/29/2020

This is the alarm everyone is use to hearing. This rattle is on a captive bred Atrox, quite long and elegant. Out in the wild, the rattle doesn't usually stay in such nice condition. The rattle is made of the rattlesnakes own skin. The very tip of rattlesnakes tail has what's called a "button". Once the snake sheds, the skin folds off the snake. Much like pulling off a pillow case, just slower and all over your body. Folds from the head to the tail. The tails button acts like a hook. It catches a small section of the old shed and holds on to it, rolls in onto the button, and tears off. The old section of the skin dries slightly and becomes hard. which in turn adds a section to the button, the cycle continues and creates a rattle. The length and shed cycle is due to the diet and general stress level. Not how old the snake is. In a year a snake "can" shed up to 6 times or more.

In places that have larger game, that prey on snakes. It has been reported that rattlesnakes rattle less due to the fact, the rattling draws attention. However this is hard to determine, do to the fact rattlesnakes ,except a few species, do not co-habitat. We also have no real understanding of their communication methods. Other than mating pheromones and marking territory. Most rattlesnakes and snakes in general, the mother snake will give birth and if live birth (ovoviviparity) they will only stay with them for about two weeks after birth. Rattle snakes don't lay eggs like other snakes. If a snake does lay eggs to birth,(oviparity) the snake will incubate the eggs but once hatched. Around the same, if not sooner ,the mother snake will leave. This being said there isn't a real community among-st these creatures to formulate unionization. Although certain rattlesnake species can co-habitat year round but not all do. As to the open idea of generally understanding their surroundings and predators movements. Not acting can be a better alternative than showing one's presence. Our lands have large game but not a bunch of predators like Texas and it's wild boars population. Generally the nuance of a rattlesnakes death is due to birds of prey and larger coyotes and other small game. Boars in Texas are by the droves and they will eat rattlesnakes. Eventually environment changes and so does the way animals interact within the environment. Dens and other forms of snake co habitation will be for another topic.

With the reaction of all snakes being fight or flight, genuinely flight if encountered by a large animal, even humans. As stated before they can sense up to 20' away and don't have ears. The snakes can determine if what is coming towards them or by them, is to big to deal with. Before they have to rattle. Rattle snakes are ambush predators. They don't want to be found. Generally only use the rattles if traveled to close to and or provoked by something. Rattlesnakes don't use their rattle 100% of the time. Mostly because when basking snakes usually are sleeping/resting. So inherently rattlesnakes don't utilize the warning sign all the time. Also the rattle can separate from the button or the button to create said rattle is miss shaped and causes it to have no rattle. As an idea to what possibilities can happen in certain circumstances. People will cut rattlesnakes tails off, because of the rattle, and just let them go. That being said, sometimes depending, if the actual tail was cut not the main organs. Which will be a topic for another time. The snake can still live without the well known rattle. Which inherently makes it into a regular viper. Why I also recommend not messing with any snakes out in the wild.

An odd fact, just like us humans when we breath, rattlesnakes when shaking their tail, its' a metabolic function. Meaning they auto react without knowing their tail is actually shaking. Still kinda baffles science to why rattlesnakes even developed a device in which curates sound. Snakes can sense vibration around 20' away. They technically have ears although they are completely covered by outer skin and scale. To which I have theories but i'm not a fan of posting hypotheticals, unless they are situational facts.


To the picture used. This is a very long and awesome rattlesnake rattle, yet see the ring underneath the thumb. The snake is in a tube. This person is not just free handling the tail, they are in full control. As anyone should be if you look at the facts. When you agree to hold something that can cause harm or even kill you. Never become complacent and have the knowledge to deal with it before hand. Never rely on consistency either.

04/29/2020

We have mainly Great Basin Rattlesnakes here in our valley and throughout Nv. They are Crotulas Oreganus Lutosus, and a member if the Viperdea family. These particular rattlesnakes have a triangular body shape and blotch shapes, with white outlines to mimick pebbles and rock. The head is semi triangular but that can be a miss-nomer because multiple snakes can make their head change shape, usually in the shape of a triangle. These patterns can fade over time to which the lighter tan older rattlesnake has. These are found around Fallon Nv. Especially out by Grimes point.

To give an idea of the circumference and length expectation. Here is a few examples. Babies or snakelets are around the size of a 50 cent piece or soda can bottom when basking, around 1.5"-3" (curled up) around almost 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick surprisingly 4"-8" in length. Juvenile snakes maybe no more than 10"-18" in length and about 1/4"-3/8" thick. (Give or take with any of these lengths, to a degree.)The elder ones range from a large fountain drink lid to the size of a base to a paint can, when basking 6"-12" (curled up) around 3'-4' long and 3/4"-2" wide . Of course understand any of the snakes ages not stated will half to be adjusted between or above or below stated measurements.

Remember keep your distance and leave them alone as they will leave you alone. The pictures below are of local species, only a little variance is shown here. We have others rattlesnakes, and snakes throughout Nv and this Valley.

For mental insurance within Nv. The only venomous snakes, are Rattlesnakes. All other snakes, besides rattlesnakes, in Nv are non-venomous. There are a fair amount of other species that are non-venomous. The most common are Bull snakes, Garter snakes, some pine snakes, night snakes, coach-whips and others happen to roam this valley. Rattlesnakes don't use their rattle 100% of the time. Mostly because when they are basking, usually are sleeping/resting. So inherently they don't utilize it all the time. Also the rattle can fall off of the button to create said rattle. If the rattle is miss shaped it can cause the rattlesnake to have no rattle. Best to avoid snakes in general, if you don't know what you are dealing with. Just like the rattler loosing a rattle, or unable to develop a rattle. People will cut rattlesnakes tails off, because of the rattle, and just let them go. That being said, sometimes depending, if the actual tail was cut not the main organs. Which will be a topic for another time. The snake can still live without the well known rattle. Which inherently makes it into a regular viper.

Why I recommend asking someone to deal with any snakes on your property before trying to handle it your self. It Doesn't put yourself in harms way. General rattlesnake bite is $175k in medical bills. I'm 100% free service. I will relocate all reptiles humanely and release them where people won't be affected by them.

Be safe out there, and remember to be aware of your surroundings.