Daniel's Reptile Relocation Service

25/06/2023

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.

04/05/2023

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.)

19/04/2022

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.

25/12/2021

Happy holidays!

25/12/2021

Merry Hissmas everyone!!!

03/07/2021

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

This is a Bull snake if anyone is curious.

06/05/2021

Hello everyone. I Saw two snakes today, each crossing the road. I always take the time to help them get across. Be it actually moving the snakes physically with a snake hook or tong. That or put hazards on and just allow it to cross the road. Both were out of town but on asphalt. Snakes during the mornings and evenings will stay along the roadside, for the suns heat. The asphalt creates a decent basking zone for snakes. Unfortunately it's not the safest. Most generally only want to cross the road vs bask on it for the heat.

I do not recommend relocating snakes in the road, as to traffic can be somthing scary to deal with, along with other hazards.

I know most people will just run them over, however I am asking that people take time and not just run over snakes. They do serve a purpose in our ecosystem and they are a living animal. Snakes provide rodents control, disease control, and most non-venomous snakes out here eat the venomous snakes. Of course the only venomous snake in our state are Rattlesnakes. Snakes provide other crucial elements to the environment but those are key factors in why snakes help.

I do not encourage or advocate for people to be getting out of their vehicles and relocate these animals. Just allow them to pass is all I'm asking. Thankyou and hope everyone is having a good start to their summer!

23/04/2021

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.

23/04/2021

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.

26/11/2020

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

05/10/2020

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.

30/09/2020

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...

17/09/2020

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.

30/06/2020

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...

02/06/2020

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.

17/05/2020

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.

17/05/2020

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.