Gopher snakes, kingsnakes, coachwhips and glossy snakes are common nonvenomous snakes in Arizona. Nonvenomous snakes are generally harmless, they can bite if threatened.

The Painted Desert in northern Arizona is a mesmerizing landscape of vibrant badlands stretching across the Colorado Plateau. Its striking reds, purples, and oranges come from layered sedimentary ...

The Masters' snake, known to be sensitive to fire, has been found on private, unburnt land in the Victorian Mallee.

Scientists found young dark-colored snake with pale belly in desert and discovered new species: Boaedon subniger, study said & photo shows.

If you see a horned snake, you'll understand how it got its name: They have unique "horns" near their eyes. These venomous snakes live in deserts and other dry environments, and their adaptations ...

While in the desert, scorpion stings can occur, particularly if the scorpions go unnoticed while crawling around or taking refuge in shoes or under materials on the ground.

The painted rock snake has hit the 500-plus mark and will continue on at least a little longer in Fort Phoenix.

The painted rock snake has hit the 500-plus mark and will continue on at least a little longer in Fort Phoenix.

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 ...

This historic former Harvey House hotel is 100 years old in 2024. Here's what's special about the Painted Desert Inn and whether you can stay there.

Desert-dwelling snakes inhabit every desert on Earth. From the Australian outback to the desert southwest in North America, you can be sure to find at least one species of potentially dangerous ...

As she has become a more seasoned snake wrangler, Wall has learned that 10-inch boots can protect her from the snakes she doesn’t see; the cowboy hat protects her from the unrelenting desert sun.