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 ...

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 ...

A brave sister-of-the-bride wasted no time giving a slithering wedding crasher in Arizona the boot. Erika Rodriguez was celebrating her sister’s wedding in Florence on Sunday when a snake snuck its ...

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.

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 ...