Animal Experts, Inc.

08/21/2026

🐕 YOUR DOG DOESN'T KNOW THAT RATTLE MEANS “BACK AWAY.”

Curiosity is one of the things we love about dogs.

In the Sonoran Desert, though, curiosity can sometimes put them face-to-face with something dangerous.

That's why we offer Rattlesnake and Toad Avoidance Training Classes for Dogs.

Our goal is to help dogs learn to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous encounters before curiosity gets the better of them.

For Tucson dog owners who hike, walk desert trails, live near open desert, or simply have wildlife passing through the backyard, avoidance training can be an incredibly valuable addition to your pet-safety plan.

We love our desert.

We love our dogs.

We'd rather keep some distance between the two. 🐕🐍

Learn more about upcoming training opportunities at animalexpertsinc.com.

08/20/2026

🌵🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TUCSON!

There are a lot of reasons we're proud to call Tucson home.

The sunsets.

The mountains.

The saguaros.

The food.

The history.

The people.

But after decades of working with Southern Arizona wildlife, we'd add something else to that list:

Our incredibly wild neighbors. 🐍🦇🦎

The Sonoran Desert is home to an extraordinary collection of wildlife, and we've had the privilege of spending our careers helping Tucson residents understand, respect, and safely coexist with the animals living right outside their doors.

Sometimes that means education.

Sometimes that means prevention.

And sometimes that means explaining to a rattlesnake that the living room was not included in the lease. 😂

Today, we're celebrating the city, desert, wildlife, and people that make the Old Pueblo unlike anywhere else.

🌵 Happy Birthday, Tucson, from all of us at Animal Experts!

Here's to keeping Tucson wild for generations to come.

Learn more about us at animalexpertsinc.com.

08/18/2026

🐍 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗔 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗘? 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥.

Living in Tucson means sharing the Sonoran Desert with some incredible wildlife—including plenty of snakes.

Most of the time, that's perfectly fine.

When one ends up inside your home, garage, or another area where people or pets could be at risk? That's when it's time to call us.

At Animal Experts, we have decades of experience safely capturing and relocating both venomous and non-venomous snakes. We approach removal with two priorities: keeping you safe and treating the animal humanely.

We can also assess how the snake may have accessed the property and discuss ways to help prevent future encounters.

So if you hear a rattle where there definitely shouldn't be a rattle, don't grab a broom.

Call the Experts. 🐍

Learn more about our snake removal services at animalexpertsinc.com.

08/13/2026

🦇 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Seven Years Later, Bats Are Still Pretty Incredible!

We’re digging into the Animal Experts archives for this week’s —and this one goes to bat for an animal that doesn’t always get the best reputation. 😉

Seven years ago, Mark shared an important message about bats, why they matter, and why education is such an important part of wildlife management.

Bats can make some people nervous, but they play an important role in healthy ecosystems. Depending on the species, bats can help control insect populations and pollinate plants—including agave. 🌵🦇

The video also highlights something that remains at the heart of what Animal Experts does: responsible wildlife management isn’t simply about getting an animal out of your home. It’s about understanding the animal, its lifecycle, and the safest and most humane way to handle the situation.

Mark explains how bat colonies are commonly addressed through exclusion, using methods that allow bats to leave a structure without simply trapping or removing them by hand. Timing matters, too, particularly when young bats may still be dependent on their mothers.

And then there are the myths! 👀

🦇 Bats aren't looking to fly into your hair.
🦇 They aren't blind—they use both vision and echolocation to navigate.
🦇 And yes, bats can carry rabies, which is one reason you should never handle a bat with your bare hands and should contact a qualified professional if you find one in or around your home.

Seven years later, the technology may have changed and Mark may have a few more wildlife stories under his belt—but the mission remains the same:

Educate. Respect the wildlife. Protect the people. Find the right solution.

And as Mark reminded us at the end of this classic video, if you enjoy tequila, you might want to raise a glass to certain pollinating bats, too. 🌵🥃😂

Here’s to another seven years of learning about the wildlife we share our world with!

08/12/2026

🐍 RATTLESNAKE SEASON ISN’T OVER — IS YOUR DOG PREPARED? 🐾

Living in Southern Arizona means sharing our beautiful desert with rattlesnakes and other wildlife. A curious dog can get into trouble quickly, which is why Animal Experts offers Snake Avoidance Training for Dogs throughout Southern Arizona.

📅 UPCOMING AUGUST 2026 CLASSES:

🐍 August 15 — Mountain View Animal Clinic, Vail
8:00 AM–12:00 PM

🐍 August 15 — Oracle 77 Pet Clinic, Tucson
7:00 AM–10:00 AM

🐍 August 22 — Madera Veterinary Hospital, Tucson
7:00 AM–11:00 AM

🐍 August 22 — Holy Cow Tack and Feed, Tucson
7:00 AM–10:00 AM

🐍 August 30 — Animal Care Center of Green Valley
8:00 AM–11:00 AM

🐍 August 30 — Dove Mountain Veterinary, Marana
7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Colorado River Toad Avoidance Training is also available at this session.

And we're not stopping in August! Additional training dates are already scheduled throughout September, October, November and December in Tucson, Marana, Green Valley and surrounding communities.

Our avoidance training teaches dogs to recognize rattlesnakes using their natural senses of sight, sound and smell, helping them learn that these desert animals are something to avoid.

👉 Don't wait for a close encounter to think about training.

View the complete 2026 schedule, find a location near you and get the contact information to reserve your dog's spot:

animalexpertsinc.com/snake-avoidance-training-schedule/

📞 Animal Experts, Inc. | 520-531-1020

🐍 Protect your dog. Respect the desert. Be prepared.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

A Bobcat Rescue With an Uncertain Ending 🐾

We received this video by text after our team responded to rescue this bobcat, who had become caught and was left hanging from a fence.

Unfortunately, no one knows exactly how long the bobcat had been trapped there.

After being safely freed from the catchpole, it quickly became apparent that something wasn’t right with one of its legs. Thankfully, there was no break or dislocation, but the injury was significant enough that the bobcat needed further evaluation and care.

The bobcat was taken to Tucson Wildlife Center, where a veterinarian is evaluating the injury and determining the next steps.

Wildlife rescues like this are a reminder that you never know what you're going to encounter—or how long an animal may have been struggling before someone notices.

We’ll share an update as soon as we know more about this bobcat’s prognosis.

Thank you to everyone involved in getting this beautiful animal safely out of a dangerous situation. ❤️🐾

See injured or trapped wildlife? Don’t attempt the rescue yourself. Contact experienced wildlife professionals who can help safely.

08/07/2026

🐍 You don’t see one of these every day!

Jeff with Animal Experts recently got the opportunity to safely relocate this incredible Black-tailed Rattlesnake — and those markings are something else!

Black-tailed rattlesnakes are easy to appreciate from a safe distance, with their distinctive dark tails, beautiful patterns, and even a slightly greenish hue.

This particular snake had decided to make itself comfortable in someone’s yard. Understandably, the homeowners weren’t thrilled with their new neighbor. 😅

Instead of harming the snake, Jeff safely removed it and relocated it to a much more appropriate habitat — away from people and near plenty of natural shelter and food sources.

That’s a win for everyone. 🙌

The homeowners get peace of mind, and this beautiful rattlesnake gets to keep doing what rattlesnakes do — playing an important role in our local ecosystem by helping control rodent populations.

⚠️ If you discover a rattlesnake or other potentially dangerous wildlife around your home, don’t attempt to handle or relocate it yourself. Give the professionals at Animal Experts a call and let us take care of it safely.

🐍 Wildlife belongs in the wild — and sometimes it just needs a little help getting back there.

08/05/2026

I Spy With My Little Eye... 👀🐍
..something that likes to stay cool when Arizona turns up the heat!

With temperatures soaring, snakes are on the lookout for shady places to escape the midday sun. Unfortunately, that cool hiding spot could be under a chair, behind a planter, or even right on your front porch.

Before you step outside, take a quick look around. A few extra seconds can help you avoid an unexpected surprise.

If you spot a snake on your property, don't try to handle it yourself. Give the professionals at Animal Experts a call, and we'll safely take care of the situation.

🐍 Stay alert. Stay safe. And keep playing "I Spy"... just from a safe distance!

08/03/2026

🦇 Bat activity is unusually high this summer—and many of the encounters are happening inside homes.

Recent reports from the Pima County Health Department show a significant increase in bat exposure cases across Southern Arizona this year. While bats play an important role in our ecosystem by helping control insect populations, they don't belong inside your home.

As featured in a recent 13 News report, Animal Experts' own Mark Hammond explained that bats commonly enter homes through soffits, ridge vents, rooflines, and sometimes attics. If you discover a bat indoors, don't try to remove it yourself.

Keeping the bat contained and contacting a trained wildlife professional allows for safe removal and, if necessary, testing for rabies to help protect your family's health.

If you suspect bats are entering your home, addressing the entry points before a small problem becomes a larger one can save time, money, and unnecessary stress.

📞 Need professional bat removal or exclusion services?
Call Animal Experts at (520) 531-1020 or visit https://animalexpertsinc.com/ to learn more.