The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises that a specialist search team from the United States arrived in Bermuda yesterday, 16 July 2026, with two trained dogs to assist with the search for the reported Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake.
The visiting specialists, Robert J. Noziska and Sarah M. Boese, owners of National Canine Facility, arrived with K9 Yak and K9 Q, both Labrador Retrievers.
They were welcomed at LF Wade International Airport by Dr Ian Walker, Principal Curator of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, and Dr Jonathan Nisbett, Chief Veterinary Officer.
The specialist team began searching the surrounding areas of Gibbs Hill in Southampton on Thursday evening, shortly after arriving in Bermuda and they resumed their search Friday morning.
Searches will mainly take place around dawn and dusk, when Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes are generally more active. Search activity may also take place at other times, depending on conditions and advice from the specialists.
The visiting team will conduct searches over ten days. If the snake is not located during that period, the Government will further assess its options.
The snake has not been seen since a member of the public reported a sighting to the authorities on 26 June.
Residents in the Gibbs Hill, Lighthouse Road and Lighthouse Lane areas are asked to remain vigilant throughout the search period.
The specialist team may request permission to search private properties with the dogs. Residents are urged to cooperate where access is requested.
A retired Bermuda Police Service officer and K-9 handler will accompany the visiting team, assist with the search operation and liaise directly with residents where access to private property may be required.
The Government will provide a further public update when necessary.
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