Gophersnake

Even if you don't like snakes, you'll want to have a Gopher snake around. The Gopher Snake is our #1 favorite Snake to keep around the property because... 1. If you've got ground gophers stealing your fruits and veggies from the garden, the gopher snake will go down into those holes and have a gopher or 2 for lunch 2. They don't want to be around you so if you see one in your yard, it will try to avoid you 3. They compete with rattlesnakes for territory so more gopher snakes = less rattlesnakes

King snake vs Rattlesnake Oro Valley Az