Imagine your home being invaded by a snake – then imagine your home infested with 10 deadly rattlesnakes! This nightmare became a reality for a family in Oro Valley, Arizona when one adult rattler and her nine babies took up residence in their house. It took calling the Golden Ranch Fire Department to remove the ferocious family of venomous reptiles from their residence. Experience the extraordinary rescue operation by watching this video and learn how these rattlesnakes made their way into a residential neighborhood and a family’s home.
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