If you’ve ever been hiking in Arizona, chances are you, or at least your bravest friend or family member, have a snake story. It usually starts with “So we were just walking” and ends with someone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Think twice before killing that snake. In Arizona, the law might not be on your side. While it’s perfectly natural to be startled ...

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

A week of record-breaking temperatures means Arizona's snake population has decided it's time to come out of their dens early.

Rattlesnakes are common in Arizona, especially from March to October. Rattlesnakes are venomous and should be treated with caution. Most bites are not fatal with prompt medical treatment. The Mojave ...

A bathroom renovation project revealed a diamondback rattlesnake den in the walls of an Arizona home, Rattlesnake Solutions reports. YouTubevideo screengrab A home renovation project in Arizona turned ...

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

Some rattlesnake species are protected in Arizona and harming them carries hefty fines. A hunting license is required to kill or collect most rattlesnake species. It's illegal to kill certain species.

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.