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 ...

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.

Snakes have adapted to nearly every continent on Earth, thriving in a range of habitats, from steaming rainforests to arid ...