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This page will be updated weekly if and when there are changes to provide the best information on sourcing and contacts available. Last updated 6/1/2021.

Bo Slyapitch, rattlesnakewrangler.com

Dan Mac Neil H/310-455-2234 C/818-730-7379

Delmar Lathers 310-455-1549

Greg Grether 310-455-4334 (not confirmed) 

Lucas Haralson 718-781-7110

Lyric Wilson 310-990-3517

Jason McElroy- So Cal Snake Removal 818-489-4719 (charges $100 or more)

Jayni Shuman 310-455-3553 or 310-570-5339 

John McNeil 310-455-2013 

Sharon Shingai 818-517-0255

Suzie Doton 818-943-3033 (available after the shut down) 

Victoria Payne 310-384-5763

Victoria Rose – 310-384-3033 (donations appreciated)