Search Team Arrives To Look For Rattlesnake
A specialist search team from the United States has arrived in Bermuda with two trained dogs to assist in the search for the reported Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that a specialist search team from the United States arrived in Bermuda yesterday, 16 July 2026, with two trained dogs to assist with the search for the reported Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake.
“The visiting specialists, Robert J. Noziska and Sarah M. Boese, owners of National Canine Facility, arrived with K9 Yak and K9 Q, both Labrador Retrievers.
“They were welcomed at LF Wade International Airport by Dr Ian Walker, Principal Curator of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, and Dr Jonathan Nisbett, Chief Veterinary Officer.
“The specialist team began searching the surrounding areas of Gibbs Hill in Southampton on Thursday evening, shortly after arriving in Bermuda and they resumed their search Friday morning.
“Searches will mainly take place around dawn and dusk, when Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes are generally more active. Search activity may also take place at other times, depending on conditions and advice from the specialists.
“The visiting team will conduct searches over ten days. If the snake is not located during that period, the Government will further assess its options.
“The snake has not been seen since a member of the public reported a sighting to the authorities on 26 June.
“Residents in the Gibbs Hill, Lighthouse Road and Lighthouse Lane areas are asked to remain vigilant throughout the search period.
“Anyone who sees the snake should immediately dial 911, keep a safe distance and avoid approaching or attempting to capture the animal.
“The specialist team may request permission to search private properties with the dogs. Residents are urged to cooperate where access is requested.
“A retired Bermuda Police Service officer and K-9 handler will accompany the visiting team, assist with the search operation and liaise directly with residents where access to private property may be required.
“The Government will provide a further public update when necessary.”
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Diamond backs are not suppose to be there did it bite someone?
The diamond back snake is believed to arrive on Bermuda shores via a shipping container.
Hopefully the snake catchers can find the snake as I’m certain it’s probably moved to another parish
All the best to this team and their K9s. Get this snake found so we can get out out of the country.
Why do they continue to search where the snake was allegedly first seen 2 weeks ago? Do they honestly believe it won’t have slithered off anywhere else by now?! Like it’s been waiting for someone to find it?!
That is, of course, if the snake is even real. Whilst a wild goose chase ensues for the slithering snake, the PLP is slithering around in the background, pushing through Caricom/ Independence.
Get to it boys. And good luck !
All you need to catch the snake is a mouse.
Back in 2015, down in Florida, someone’s pet king cobra, named Elvis, went over the hill and put a neighborhood in lockdown. A month later Elvis was found and the story came to a happy ending.
The cobra was found at a massage parlor?
What a fuss! It’s one snake. My mother found a rattler in her ensuite. My dad got the broom and threw it out. End of story. A friend at a party, my party, thought he could play with baby rattle snakes. I believe alcohol was involved. A trip to the hospital for antivenom saved his life but he almost lost his hand.
Huh? Do you reside in Bermuda cuz…
Are you daft ?
This is Bermuda and there’s no snakes here naturally , especially venomous ones . This one more than likely came in in a freight container and it must be eradicated and soon .
You must think you’re on some US news feed , check this location again please.
I understand that it’s an invasive species. I don’t understand why they’re all up in arms about one snake… It can’t reproduce and create a bigger problem. Yes they’re poisonous, but they also don’t seek out humans or animals to attack. And to the people saying it’s now long gone… In another area… Probably not. They don’t travel vast distances. If they can find shelter and food it’s probably still in the same general area
This is in Bermuda. Snakes are not native. This animal is dangerous, can be fatal, and invasive. What exactly do you expect us to do? Where do you expect it to go when we live on an island in the middle of the Atlantic? We have very little antivenom, and that arrived on the island just recently as we don’t have snakes here. So, not sure how your comment is helpful or relevant?
I am with you Cheryl, just asking……..what’s the big deal? Now that we know it’s loose, can’t they just make sure the area hospitals have the anti-venom in the case of a bite? This is not a criticism, I’m just trying to understand the sense of urgency to send a team from the U.S. to find this one snake.
Never surprises me the ignorance of people not realizing that all life is important in the ecosystem
We become part of the food web when we go outside. Deal with it.
Howdy, I had the pleasure of seeing a beautiful female Diamondbacks probably looking for a good nursery under my barn last week A black Mexican king both female and male and the king snakes in my yard yearly. You are welcome here in kearny, Arizona to study any time.