Arizona is crawling with venomous snakes, and no, that’s not just desert folklore. With more rattlesnakes than any other state — 14 species, to be exact — Arizona is the undisputed rattler capital of ...

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.

Rattlesnakes are not alone in making distinctive sounds when trying to ward off threats. A Phoenix-based snake relocation expert on Saturday shared footage of a wild Chihuahuan hook-nosed snake making ...

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.

Arizona is home to some pretty unique creatures. Whether they are incredibly cute like the elf owl or extra terrifying like rattlesnakes and scorpions, the Grand Canyon State is blessed with a wide ...

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 ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- You probably wouldn't want to get caught in the middle of this showdown. A bobcat and a snake fought it out on an Arizona sidewalk, putting on a show for the real estate agent who ...

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.