Keeping Rattlesnakes Out Of The Yard – How To Do It!
Rattlesnake fencing is a specialized method to keep rattlesnakes out of residential properties by creating barriers that the snakes cannot cross. It involves modifications to existing fences and gates using durable materials like galvanized steel mesh, concrete, and steel screws. The mesh used is typically 1/4 inch to prevent even the smallest snakes from entering, and the fence height is recommended to be at least 36 inches.
The challenge for Arizona homeowners is multifaceted:
Frequent Snake Encounters: Due to urban expansion into natural habitats, homeowners, especially in areas like Scottsdale and Tucson, often encounter rattlesnakes in their yards. This makes effective snake-proofing crucial to ensure the safety of families and pets.
Proper Installation: Effective snake fencing requires professional installation. Many issues arise from poorly installed fences, such as using inadequate materials or not securing the fence properly, which can create gaps through which snakes can enter. Professionals ensure all potential entry points are sealed and that the fence blends aesthetically with the property.
Maintenance and Durability: Arizona’s harsh climate can degrade materials quickly. Professional installations use high-quality, durable materials that withstand extreme sun and wear over time. This longevity is crucial to avoid frequent repairs or replacements.
Unique Landscape and Design Considerations: Each property presents unique challenges, such as uneven terrain, existing structures, and landscaping. Professional installers customize solutions to fit these specific needs, ensuring comprehensive coverage and maintaining property aesthetics.
A big upgrade for this backyard: no rattlesnakes! Alongside passive methods like habitat reduction and landscaping changes, properly installed Rattlesnake Fencing is part of a safe and sustainable coexistence alongside native wildlife.
Point of view from a backyard that rattlesnakes are unable to enter. The steel mesh installed by our Tucson team is nearly invisible unless you're looking for it specifically. There's a lot that goes into it, and we're lucky to have the most experienced crew in the game working on it. This one was completed recently.
Newly installed rattlesnake fencing will keep this backyard stress free this summer :) In addition to keeping rattlesnakes out, this property will also see fewer rodents, toads, tarantulas, and all kinds of other things that many people tend to prefer stay outside.
Rattlesnake Fence installation, designed and tested specifically for Arizona rattlesnakes. Here's a recent project in the Tucson area, completed top to bottom by avid herpers.
While Jeff was checking out a property to write up a Rattlesnake Fence estimate, he noticed the reason for his visit: a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hiding out in a drainblock. Jeff caught the snake, relocated it to another area, and then emailed an estimate and description of work that would prevent such situations in the future. It helps to have a crew that really knows their snakes!
More recent work from the most experienced rattlesnake fence installation crew there is. Every day, more and more homeowners make the decision to live safely and at peace with the local wildlife by taking simple preventative action.
A recent side gate with some new tricks: rattlesnake fencing installed by our crew. With no gap larger than 1/4", even a newborn rattlesnake won't be crawling through.
Another rattlesnake fence installation that is difficult to see without specifically looking for it. There are a lot of fence styles out there, each with its own necessary methods and materials to make sure the rattlesnake-excluding standards we've developed are in place.
