Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Reptile experts in Arizona came to a rescue of a rattlesnake that was found stuck in the narrow opening of a sprinkler cover. The Phoenix Herpetological Society posted photos to Facebook showing the rescue of the diamondback rattlesnake stuck in the metal sprinkler cover. Advertisement The post said rescuers attempted to free the serpent on-site using oil, but they were unable to extract the serpent, leading them to bring it back to their facility. "After about 20 minutes of careful maneuvering to not rip his skin/scales, this Diamondback was free!!" the Facebook post said. "He got a complementary bubble bath to get rid of the oil and then was released after he was confirmed to be alright." Read More Hitchhiking rattlesnake captured at Texas shopping center Rattlesnake filmed slithering in branches of New Mexico tree West Virginia police seize 17 rattlesnakes from man's home