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

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 ...

A large gopher snake swimming in Boise County’s Robie Creek on June 1. Most, if not all, snakes have the ability to swim, with some doing it quite well. (Boise County Sheriff's Office) ...

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.