Rattlesnakes—Living with them
If you see a snake in your yard avoid it, it may just be passing through.
To have a snake removed:
To have a snake removed:
Northwest Fire no longer removes rattlesnakes as for March 2009. If a snake call is a true emergency they will respond, but they no longer will come for snake removal.
Pima County (Unincorporated parts) -- If you are a member of the Rural/Metro Fire Department: Call Rural/Metro Fire Department at Telephone: (520) 624-9913.
Tucson--There is no agency that removes snakes for free. You have to call private companies that charge about $75 to remove the snake. Options include: Desert Wildlife Services at Telephone: (520) 743-1411 and Animal Experts Wildlife Services at Telephone: (520) 531-1020.
Pima County (Unincorporated parts) -- If you are a member of the Rural/Metro Fire Department: Call Rural/Metro Fire Department at Telephone: (520) 624-9913.
Tucson--There is no agency that removes snakes for free. You have to call private companies that charge about $75 to remove the snake. Options include: Desert Wildlife Services at Telephone: (520) 743-1411 and Animal Experts Wildlife Services at Telephone: (520) 531-1020.
Sources:
"NW Fire won't roll on all rattler calls." Arizona Daily Star. March 3, 2009. Page A14.
"Scary Critters belong here." Arizona Daily Star. April 18, 2004. Page 1.