Snake species that are commonly found in California including the gopher snake, coachwhip snake, sharp-tailed snake, California kingsnake and Western yellow-bellied racer according to California Herps ...

An Arizona family got far more than they bargained for when checking on their dog in the backyard — a two-headed western ...

From rattlesnakes to cottonmouths, venomous snakes remain a backyard reality across much of the U.S. Here are the most common ...

Firefighters from the Golden Ranch Fire Department in Oro Valley, Arizona, conducted a daring rescue operation, removing 10 ...

Are Arizona rattlesnakes protected? Can you kill a rattlesnake on your property? Here's whether you can be in trouble for ...

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and ...

So, it was with some trepidation I joined Jackie on a hot summer afternoon recently, wading the creek and searching for snakes. Her shirt read: It's venomous, not poisonous.

Venomous cottonmouth snakes get their name from they're obvious white mouth, displayed when they are in an aggressive posture. They bodies, however, can be a variety of shades and colors.

Welcome to Snake Week 2025 at azcentral.com. Every day from June 23 through June 29, Ultimate Arizona reporter Tiffany Acosta will bring you a new story about Arizona's favorite slithering reptiles.

Yes, snakes can fly. But not in Arizona. 10 facts to know about them, like how they smell ...