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‘They just kept coming out': Rattlesnake den found under Aledo home
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Allie Spillyards , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control was called to the scene and collected nearly two dozen snakes.
A home in Aledo had an unexpected issue when a call to remove a single snake turned into a larger operation. Wildlife experts found a den of rattlesnakes in the crawl space beneath the house. Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control was called to the scene and collected nearly two dozen snakes.
The company's owner noted that rattlesnake sightings are common in Aledo. Further details about the discovery and removal of the snakes are available from Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control, which handled the situation. The incident highlights the presence of rattlesnakes in the area, with the wildlife control owner commenting on their frequent sightings in Aledo.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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