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 ...

From the archive: This story originally published in The Desert Sun in 2015. One warm early summer evening I heard a huge racket outside in the driveway. From a second story deck I looked down and ...

Snake bites are most common between April and October, and immediate medical attention is crucial if bitten. The survival rate of rattlesnake bites is high with proper treatment, but avoiding snakes ...

Monsoon season increases snake encounters in gardens and bushy areas, not just in South Asia but also in the US. While most US snakes are harmless, venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads ...

Mojave Greens, Sidewinders, rattlers- the Mojave Desert is writhed with native snake species. Some, like the California Kingsnake and gopher snake, are harmless; others, like the Southern Pacific ...