Arizona is home to dozens of snake species, including venomous varieties such as rattlesnakes and coral snakes. But many snakes in Arizona are nonvenomous, meaning they pose little threat to people or ...

The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

PHOENIX — Spring is still about a month away, but mild temperatures have stirred native wildlife, including reptiles. “We actually got two snake removals (Tuesday) and we were at 74 degrees,” said ...

Arizona coral snakes are venomous but not aggressive. Although the venom is neurotoxic, no deaths from Arizona coral snake bites have been recorded. Sonoran Mountain kingsnakes look like coral snakes ...

Arizona has 13 species of rattlesnakes and one coral snake species. Snakes are most active from March to October. Rattlesnakes have distinct features like a triangular head and vertical pupils.