Month: July 2026

Why Monsoon Triggers a Spike in Tucson Snake Calls: 4 Triggers That Bring Snakes to Your Door

Written by Greg McCracken on July 21, 2026. Posted in Snakes.

Ask any Tucson wildlife company when they’re busiest and the answer is the same: the weeks right after the first monsoon storms. Snake calls climb sharply once the rains begin, and it’s not random. Monsoon changes the desert in four specific ways that pull rattlesnakes out of the...

Sonoran Desert Toad Exposure: A First-Aid Decision Tree for Tucson Dog Owners

Written by Greg McCracken on July 7, 2026. Posted in Education.

If your dog just mouthed or bit a Sonoran Desert toad, act now: rinse the mouth immediately (details below) and call your emergency vet. This is a time-sensitive emergency. Every monsoon season, Tucson emergency vets fill up with dogs that grabbed a Sonoran Desert toad in the backyard. These...