Antler Lady's Reptile Relocation Services

07/17/2026

A quick release of this rather underweight Sidewinder I picked up from a resident here in Golden Valley the other day. I attempted to feed this snake before releasing it, but it was uninterested in eating. Luckily, it eagerly drank any water I offered it.

06/28/2026

A nice easy release of the return Speckled Rattlesnake captured at a Bullhead City home yesterday!

06/27/2026

A gorgeous Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus pyrrhus) found on a homeowner's patio in Bullhead City just days after an unsuccessful relocation attempt in which the snake escaped into a huge rosemary bush where it was not seen again.

06/27/2026

Remember that Speckled Rattlesnake from Bullhead City that successfully slipped away into that rosemary bush the other day? Well, I got a text from the homeowner that the same snake was back and hanging out on his patio! I rushed out there and sure enough, there it was, in the same spot as in the photo he sent me (the first one in this post). I got the snake in the bucket with no theatrics. Sure is a pretty little specimen!

06/24/2026

This helps our reptilian friends as well! We love to see it.

Arizona is currently dropping $15.8 million on a 100-foot-wide bridge that isn't actually for us. The Willard Springs Wildlife Overpass is being built 12 miles south of Flagstaff to help the local elk and deer population cross Interstate 17 without becoming hood ornaments.

The project involves installing concrete spans, eight miles of fencing, and special escape ramps to funnel the animals over all four lanes. Officials used tracking data from radio-collared elk to figure out exactly where they like to travel for food, water, and romance.

It might sound like a lot of effort for an elk, but the data doesn't lie. Arizona’s current 26 wildlife crossings have already slashed animal-related collisions by a massive 90% in those areas. Basically, it’s a win for the animals and a win for your insurance premium.

Crews started serious work on the fencing in 2025, and after a brief break for the winter, the state expects the whole thing to be finished by the fall of 2026. Once it’s done, they’ll be using cameras and re-collaring the elk to make sure the local wildlife is actually using their new $15 million private highway.

With three new structures planned in total, the state is going all-in on these native vegetation bridges. It stays clean for the drivers and keeps the wildlife from a very awkward encounter with a windshield. 🩺🦌

06/24/2026

This evening I got called out to relocate a rattlesnake in Bullhead City. When I got there, I found this beautiful Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus pyrrhus) chilling next to some plant pots. I'm glad I snapped a photo when I did, because when I went to retrieve the snake with my tongs, it darted into that big ornamental bush in the last photo before I could get a good hold of it. It completely disappeared, nowhere in sight, so I stayed and tried rummaging around in the foliage and even attempted to flood it out, but the snake never appeared again.

Unfortunately there are occasions where a snake is not retrievable, and ornamental bushes like these are extremely attractive to snakes in part because they're so difficult for larger animals (including humans, even with tools) to get into. They are a safe haven for small reptiles. If you don't want snakes, you definitely don't want plants like these!

While I'm bummed I couldn't relocate this snake and put the homeowner's mind at ease, we did have some good conversation about snakes and how to handle them, including landscaping choices that deter rather than attract them. Though, he seemed happy to keep things the way they are for the sake of the other animals that show up.

06/10/2026

I keep forgetting to post about this...

A couple days ago I relocated this beautiful Mojave Rattlesnake from a property way out past the Kingman airport. I released the rattlesnake into a large pack rat nest. Once it was about 2/3 of the way into cover, a Coachwhip came launching out from the other side of the nest and stopped just inches from the Mojave's tail. I thought for sure I was going to witness a predation attempt, but the Coachwhip just stayed and watched as the rattlesnake proceeded into the cover. Unfortunately I'd just stopped recording the release when the Coachwhip came out. This was an extremely cool thing to witness anyway! Not something you see every day!

04/14/2026

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