An Arizona family got far more than they bargained for when checking on their dog in the backyard — a two-headed western ...

Firefighters from the Golden Ranch Fire Department in Oro Valley, Arizona, conducted a daring rescue operation, removing 10 ...

Are Arizona rattlesnakes protected? Can you kill a rattlesnake on your property? Here's whether you can be in trouble for ...

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and ...

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.

Yes, snakes can fly. But not in Arizona. 10 facts to know about them, like how they smell ...

Scientists measure how venomous a snake is by using a toxicology test called the median lethal dose, also known as LD50. The smaller the number, the more venomous the snake. By applying this scale, we ...

A professional snake catcher is speaking out after a homeowner killed a red-bellied black snake just minutes before help arrived, calling the act a "devastating slaughter," reported Sunshine Coast ...

Arizona’s diverse landscapes, from arid deserts to pine-covered mountains, provide a rich habitat for many wildlife species, especially snakes. The state’s national parks are no exception. While many ...