Month: October 2026

Roof Rats vs. Pack Rats vs. House Mice: A Tucson ID Guide (with Photos)

Written by Greg McCracken on October 20, 2026. Posted in Other Animals.

PHOTO NOTE: Replace the three labeled photo placeholders with approved Animal Experts job photos before publication. Do not use a photo unless the species ID is confirmed. Something scratched in the attic. A few droppings appeared in the garage. A nest of cactus pieces and shiny debris turned up...

Rattlesnakes Don’t Disappear in October: What Tucson Homeowners Get Wrong About Fall Snake Activity

Written by Greg McCracken on October 6, 2026. Posted in Snakes.

The calendar says fall. The afternoon still feels like summer. That combination catches Tucson homeowners off guard—especially when a rattlesnake turns up beside a garage, under patio furniture, or near a block wall in October. Snake activity does not end when monsoon season does. Arizona Game...