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 ...

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.

You may be overcome with a sense of "fight or flight" triggered when coming face to face with Arizona's most intimidating looking rattlesnakes. Smooth eyes, a forked tongue and tiny fangs may be your ...

A Diamondback Rattlesnake holds it's ground and goes into a coiled position along a trail in the Browns Ranch area located in an area of State Land north of Dynamite Road. People living in Arizona ...

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.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Zoo, along with several conservation partners released 25 threatened garter snakes into the Tonto National Forest on Sept. 13. The garter snakes’ release by the Phoenix Zoo was ...