The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

An odd-looking snake found in an Arizona home’s backyard has become a subject of debate on social media after closer inspection revealed it was a mutant rattlesnake. Western diamondbacks famously get ...

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.