ON THE HUNT-Rattlesnake wranger Bo Slyapich approaches his prey with caution.

Snake season is arriving early this year. You can avoid attracting rattlesnakes or you can get rid of them and other slithery reptiles by calling Bo Slyapich, the "rattler wrangler."

Slyapich can teach you how to avoid attracting snakes to your backyard and make your home safer for guests, children and pets. He can make sure that your fences are snake-proof. He also removes rattlesnakes and helps ensure that movie sets or other locations are snake free.

For property inspection or snake removal, call Bo Slyapich at (818) 880-4269 or (818) 383-0476 or visit the website at www.rattlewrangler.com.