Each year, Fountain Hills Fire Department receives hundreds of calls for snake removals and, as the weather warms up, the snakes will become more prevalent.
Fire department officials say residents should recognize that a rattlesnake, or other poisonous reptile, that is seeking shelter in a home poses a serious risk to residents and their pets.
“The snakes are coming out of hibernation and are hungry. Use caution when working in your yard, and when out hiking on our trails. Remember, never try to pick up a rattlesnake. Call the Fire Department at 480-664-2400 to have a snake removed from your property,” Fountain Hills Fire Department Assistant Chief Mike Winters said.
