Rattlesnake birthing season has officially begun in Oro Valley, Arizona, as evident from a recent incident where a family of snakes was relocated from a property. The Golder Ranch Fire District in Pima County received a call reporting the presence of a group of snakes in a bricked area near an Oro Valley home. Upon investigation, they discovered a total of nine baby rattlesnakes, one adult rattlesnake, and one large bull snake, which were safely removed.
This serves as a timely reminder to residents of Arizona that August marks the birthing season for rattlesnakes. The monsoon moisture in the air acts as a signal to mother rattlesnakes that it is an opportune time to seek out a secure location to give birth.
While it is relatively uncommon for snakes to choose residential areas for birthing, there have been rare instances where such encounters have occurred. Last August, a homeowner in Scottsdale had their own encounter with a family of baby snakes.
Typically, baby rattlesnakes will remain in close proximity to their mother for a few weeks before venturing out independently in search of food.
If you come across a baby rattlesnake in the wild, it is important to exercise caution.
