Watch where you step, snake season is slithering in. Here's everything to know about how to avoid rattlesnakes and when they are most active.

A snake that looks similar to and sounds like a rattlesnake but isn't a rattlesnake? Meet the gopher snake, the biggest snake ...

In Arizona, rattlesnakes aren’t just desert dwellers — they’re practically celebrities. With 13 species slithering around, they’ve earned their spot as an unofficial symbol of the Southwest. The ...

Snakes and scorpions took notice of last week's warm weather and emerged from their winter naps early, wildlife managers and pest control specialists warn. Why it matters: It's already time to keep ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Six years ago, one east side woman turned her passion for reptiles into a full-time job when she realized Tucson needed a local reptile rescue center. "I can remember being five ...

Arizona is home to over 800 native animal species, ranging from well-known rattlesnakes and javelinas to rarer creatures like ringtails and jaguars. Arizona also boasts unique species like the ...

TEMPE, AZ — Getting up close with reptiles is an exciting experience for all children. But for children on the Autism spectrum, traditional events with loud noises, bright lights, and large crowds can ...

A new species of small, venomous reptile, Microzemiotes sonselaensis, has been discovered in the Late Triassic Chinle Formation in northeastern Arizona. The findings, recently published in PeerJ Life ...

PHOENIX — Ever thought you had it rough shipping a 20 lb. package to family back home? Try shipping a 600 lb. alligator in more than 100-degree heat. That’s the task that Russ Johnson with the Phoenix ...

Scientists discovered a crocodile relative that is 200 million years old and had two legs. The diversity of reptiles during the Triassic period is shown by this discovery, which is long before ...

PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ (AZFamily) — A heat lamp mishap ended with firefighters rescuing a tortoise from its smoke-filled home in northern Arizona. According to the Central Arizona Fire and Medical ...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Seeing and touching reptiles is an exciting experience that will have kids gushing for days! But for children with autism, the experience can be too overwhelming at times. Now, ...