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

Trending News: The King Cobra and Desert Kingsnake are different snakes. King Cobra is larger and venomous. Desert Kingsnake is smaller and constricts prey. King Cob ...

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 ...

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 ...

Always wear covered shoes, such as desert boots that come up to the ankle. In the desert, shoes can protect you against hot sand and also against unwanted creatures like snakes and scorpions.

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 ...