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Huge Rattlesnake Gets Itself Stuck Inside a Bicycle Wheel in Arizona Garage

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Author Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Huge Rattlesnake Gets Itself Stuck Inside a Bicycle Wheel in Arizona Garage
Image by Bryce Anderson of Rattlesnake Solutions.

In North Phoenix, Arizona, a homeowner arrived to find an unexpected guest coiled in the spokes of a bicycle.

A Tangled Situation

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Rattlesnake ( crotalus) close up view

A western diamondback rattlesnake had managed to entangle itself in the bike’s wheel, creating a peculiar sight.

Snake Wrangler to the Rescue

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
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Bryce Anderson from Rattlesnake Solutions was called in to handle the situation.

Comfortable Culprit

A western diamondback rattlesnake coiled up in the dunes on Padre Island. Image by Joshua J Cotten via Unsplash

The snake appeared quite content, despite its unusual predicament.

Not Entirely Unusual

Close up of the beautiful patterns of Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, originally from Southeastern United States of America. . Image via depositphotos

Anderson noted that while surprising, it’s not uncommon for rattlesnakes to climb when given the opportunity.

A Defiant Stare

Western Diamond snake
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Image via Holger Krisp, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Photos shared on Facebook showed the snake giving Anderson a defiant look through the bike spokes.

Social Media Reactions

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)
Head of an eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus).

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The post garnered hundreds of comments, with many finding humor in the snake’s anti-theft potential.

Nightmare Fuel

western diamondback rattlesnake
Western diamondback rattlesnake. Image via Depositphotos

Some commenters found the sight nightmarish and suggested they might abandon their bikes altogether.

Pedal Ambitions

Rattlesnake via Depositphotos.

Others joked that the snake was trying to reach the pedals.

A Tricky Removal

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Rattlesnake ( crotalus) close up view

Anderson admitted that removing the snake without being bitten was challenging.

Safe and Secured

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Image via Peter Paplanus, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Despite its defensiveness, Anderson managed to secure the snake in a bucket within a few minutes. Later, the snake was safely released into a wilderness area, far from homes and bicycles.

Record Lengths

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Head of an eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)

Some western diamondbacks have been found to reach up to 7 feet in length.

Learning Opportunity

the king of all rattlesnake in the world, Eastern Diamondback rattler – Crotalus Adamanteus – in strike pose facing camera. 9 rattles and one button. Image via depositphotos

This incident provided a unique learning opportunity about the behavior and adaptability of rattlesnakes.

Community Engagement

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Image via Peter Paplanus, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The story sparked community interest and engagement, highlighting the importance of professional snake wranglers.

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