Desert Dangers

This Desert Dangers series of pages are mostly taken from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Paw prints are from various sources. They are included here to give our members a one-stop view of the ways to live with and deal with our wildlife neighbors. These pages cover things to do and not to do as well as health and safety considerations.

Click on pictures to learn more about these Wildlife’s:

COYOTES

JAVELINA

BOBCATS

MOUNTAIN LIONS

RAPTORS

SONORAN TOAD

SNAKES

Rattlesnake Avoidance Training can be obtained through the following (cost ranges between $80-$125):

  • John Murphy – (CC member) 520-300-5770 or serpentresearch@gmail.com 
  • Roger Nelson – (Authors of the book Dogs and Snakes: Avoiding the Bite) www.dogsandsnakes.blogspot.com
  • Green Valley Canine – www.greenvalleycanine.com will consider on site individual session.
  • Julie Grounds, Owner, Central Pet – 2875 I-19 Frontage Road, Amado, AZ – 520-398-8661 – www.centralpetaz.com