If you have a fear of snakes, it may go to the next level after hearing about a native Arizona snake that tried to hitch a ride with a local. On May 3, an Instagram account with the username Lauren ...

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 has 13 species of rattlesnakes and one coral snake species. Snakes are most active from March to October. Rattlesnakes have distinct features like a triangular head and vertical pupils.

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 ...