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How to prevent, and keep out backyard critters from yards

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Triple-digit temperatures and the rolling in Monsoon are ideal conditions for backyard critters. 

Reptiles like Gopher Snakes, and Gila Monsters, pack rats and Tarantula's are just a few of the animals that may creep up in yards and gardens. 

While many may be quick to rid their gardens of these animals, Catherine Bartlett, an Education Specialist at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum says letting them be is the best route to take.