rattlesnakes

In the desert, a rat by any other name is still … well, it’s probably a packrat

All StoriesAlexis Wright09/22/20161

By ALEXIS WRIGHT Arizona Sonora News Service Don’t be fooled by the white-throated wood rat with its big, brown eyes, petite round ears and fluffy snout. This seemingly innocent ball of fuzz is a Southwestern menace. And it can cost you. The packrat, or the Neotoma albigula as they are called, can do thousands of dollars of…

Avoiding Snakebites

All StoriesShannon Lilly11/11/20140

Wildlife experts are advising locals–especially dog owners–to take precautions against snakes during snake season and training dogs to stay away from danger. Animal Expert, Ted Martinez, said that this time of year, before hibernation, snakes hunt during the day rather than at night, which increases the chances of an encounter. According to Martinez, rattlesnakes can…