As the team worked in the crawl space, snakes continued to emerge, prompting Taber to describe the site as “a whole den”. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department notes that snakes may be attracted to residential areas because they provide food and shelter. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says Texas has 10 species of rattlesnakes, while the western diamondback is the state's most widespread rattlesnake. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department advises people who encounter rattlesnakes to stop, locate the snake and slowly move away rather than approaching it. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recommends controlling rodents, removing potential hiding places and sealing openings that could allow snakes to enter buildings.