Snake season in Arizona typically runs from March through October when warmer temperatures bring them out. If you encounter a snake, it is best to back away slowly and calmly, as they generally only ...

Venomous activity is spiking months early in Arizona as record March heat drives rattlesnakes and scorpions out of dormancy ...

Watch where you step, snake season is slithering in. Here's everything to know about how to avoid rattlesnakes and when they are most active.

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.

A snake that looks similar to and sounds like a rattlesnake but isn't a rattlesnake? Meet the gopher snake, the biggest snake found in Arizona.

The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center says eight people have already been treated for rattlesnake bites this year.

There are 13 different kinds of rattlesnakes in Arizona. Rattlesnakes are particularly common to see from May to October. While rattlesnakes have earned a reputation for being dangerous, they ...

Arizona is home to seven species of toads and all of them are toxic. Here's everything to know about these amphibians and what to do if you find one.

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — An Arizona resident went to check the car oil Wednesday morning and got a slithery surprise hiding underneath the hood. The Sierra Vista resident reported finding two snakes ...

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 ...