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 ...

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 ...

Arizona is crawling with venomous snakes, and no, that’s not just desert folklore. With more rattlesnakes than any other state — 14 species, to be exact — Arizona is the undisputed rattler ...

Based on the pictures, the reptiles appear to be Sonoran gopher snakes, a non-venomous species found throughout Arizona. Their unique color pattern can sometimes lead to them being mistaken for ...

Today's "tail" is on the subject of why you should like snakes.

And that practice could prove to be quite helpful. Arizona saw a surge in rattlesnake bites in April, according to data provided to NPR on Wednesday by the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center.

Bryan Kuhn, a toxicologist from the Banner Poison & Drug Information Center, cautions adventurers about the increased encounters between humans and snakes as temperatures climb above 80 degrees.

King snakes are especially beneficial because they prey on venomous snakes like rattlers. While it’s always wise to keep your distance, these nonvenomous snakes are more friend than foe.