Arizona is home to dozens of snake species, including venomous varieties such as rattlesnakes and coral snakes. But many snakes in Arizona are nonvenomous, meaning they pose little threat to people or ...

With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but don’t let their small size fool you. These secretive serpents pack a ...

Arizona has more than 40 snake species. From rattlesnakes to gopher snakes, here are the most common snakes in Arizona and how venomous each one is.

Rattlesnakes reign supreme in the American Southwest, right? Not if you ask the California kingsnake, a nonvenomous constrictor snake notorious for eating other snakes (including venomous rattlesnakes ...

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.