Two rattles that could'nt

[Fleas]

Got the call of two rattlesnake under a newspaper vender at a restaurant.When we got there we seen a gopher snake making a run for it. Never did seen another snake.. BTW the BBQ chicken was good ;)

[K9Coach]

I keep looking for a Gopher snake. They appear to be everywhere except where I'm looking.

[Fleas]

The end of 95th ave north of Peoria in a vacant field. Good luck.

[Rich G.]

gophers seem far more common were there is a lot if mans influence. Out in the wilderness areas rattlesnakes seem far more common and one doesn't see gophers very often by comparison.

[Fleas]

Come to think of it, Rich is right. I have only see three or so gophers in the last two years, but dozens of rattlesnakes in the wild

[Rich G.]

kids watching Tucson get built up. In undisturbed areas the local rattlesnake species seemed to be by far the most common snake. Gophers were rarely seen. Ten years after developement the rattlers were gone and the gophers were literally coming out our ears! I think they make a pretty good indicator species.

[KKC]

John,

All resturant calls are your's (per Carol)!!!! I was positive there were 2 Diamond Backs under there!!!

To All: This is the perfect example of someone that is scared of snakes but cares enough to save them from others. The Manager of this resturant was having to stop others from trying to kill this snake, and she was frantic that we would not be able to get there fast enough to save this little guy.;)

[Fleas]

Thanks KKC. I think the DPS is still looking for a blue avalanche pertaining to that call.:rolleyes:

[brandi]

good save fleas! I would agree that there are quite a few more gophers than atrox in developed areas, but where i was working in the field they seemed to run about dead even. of course, i worked in a riparian area, so that might have something to do with it.

Oh BTW, for those of you who didn't know, i'm not going back in the field this summer, i got a job at the Zoo. :D

B~

[Fleas]

Thanks Brandi. Good luck on your new job:)

[KKC]

John,

You would not happen to drive a blue avalanche, would you? Do I want to ask what happened??

:Think

Kristina

[Fleas]

Yup 04 Blue Avalanche. Nothing happened :D