Rattlesnake Relocation

A safe and ethical way to remove rattlesnakes and other unwanted snakes from your yard or property.

Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.”

~Albert Einstein

Have a snake problem?

We have a solution!

We get it. Snakes, particularly rattlesnakes, are not everyone’s cup of tea. And when it comes to kids and pets things can get really uncomfortable and sometimes scary really fast. The seemingly go-to method of taking a shovel to it is hardly ever safe, not to mention one of the main ways people get bit by venomous rattlesnakes.

What to do if you encounter a rattlesnake in the wild:

When a rattlesnake is seen in its natural habitat in the wild it is ALWAYS best to take three steps back and walk away, even if it is on a trail or near recreation areas. Not only is it in it’s own home, but engaging with it is only putting yourself at risk of getting bit and being another statistic. Depending on where you are It could also be illegal to kill any wildlife, snakes included. If you feel it is a danger to you or others notify land management for where the snake is located (ex: Forest Service, BLM, National Park, State Park, Etc.…) or law enforcement. If possible take a GPS point as close to the snake as is safe, take a photo, note the time of day, and what the animal is doing. As this is all helpful information for whomever may be called to assist.

What to do if you find a rattlesnake or unwelcome snake on YOUR property:

If you see a rattlesnake on your property or in your yard the very first thing you should do is secure any loose pets and make sure any small children are being watched closely. Next, while keeping an eye on the snake/ where the snake goes: call us or text us (text preferred, we will see it faster) with your address, a photo of the animal (an image is useful for identification purposes), time, and a good call back or text number. This service is unfortunately NOT 24/7 as this is a courtesy service, and availability is not guaranteed. That being said we will get back to you as soon as possible when we receive your message. If we are available, we do request a gas money donation of $20 (regardless of if a snake is found and removed) if your address is outside of a five mile radius of Tuolumne City, we appreciate your understanding.

What to expect:

If we have availability, and the gas donation has been agreed upon (if applicable), we will drive to your location, look for the snake (this is where it is helpful to have someone keep an eye on it), if found we will humanely collect the snake into a secure, escape proof bucket, and remove it from your property to suitable habitat closest by that is also away from residential areas. If the snake is not immediately found, we are happy to poke around for up to half an hour to look for it and give a consultation on things you can do to make your yard or property less inviting to unwanted scaly critters.

Some of the Native Snakes

Found in Tuolumne County

Juvenile Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) Venomous

Adult Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) Venomous

California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) Non-Venomous

California Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata) Non-Venomous

Pacific Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer) Non-Venomous

Sharp-tailed snake (Contia tenuis) Non-Venomous

Sierra Garter Snake (Thamnophis couchii) Non-Venomous

Request a Snake Relocation

Some other contacts to try in the event we are unavailable to assist you:

Hwy 49 Rattlesnake Removal:

(209) 840-0340

Tuolumne County Animal Control:

(209) 694-2730

Tuolumne County Sheriff:

(209) 533-5815