Officials with the Arizona Game and Fish Department said unseasonably warm temperatures in the state will increase risks for ...

Arizona wildlife officials are urging people to stay alert for potential rattlesnake encounters as temperatures begin to rise ...

Arizona Game and Fish Department officials are warning Arizonans about the increased risk of rattlesnake encounters as ...

Arizona's unseasonably warm weather increases rattlesnake encounters, raising safety concerns. Experts urge caution for hikers.

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.

March marks the beginning of Tucson's rattlesnake season, when encounters in the desert — and at home — are the most common.

In Arizona, rattlesnakes aren’t just desert dwellers — they’re practically celebrities. With 13 species slithering around, they’ve earned their spot as an unofficial symbol of the Southwest. The ...

An Arizona company that relocates rattlesnakes reported by concerned citizens has been busy because winter storms have flushed snakes from winter hiding spots. Rattlesnake Solutions has shared the ...

Gopher snakes are the biggest snakes in Arizona growing up to 9 feet in some cases. Here's what the look like and more important things to know.

Gopher snakes, kingsnakes, coachwhips and glossy snakes are common nonvenomous snakes in Arizona. Nonvenomous snakes are generally harmless, they can bite if threatened. Their bites can cause minor ...