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 capital of ...

Arizona isn’t just home to epic sunsets and towering saguaros — it’s also the rattlesnake capital of the U.S., boasting 14 venomous snake species. That’s not desert folklore; it’s a fact slithering ...

Springtime in Arizona brings wildflowers, warming temperatures and Cactus League baseball games. Spring is also when rattlesnakes start becoming active after their winter hibernation. Rattlesnakes are ...

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.

Arizona has 13 species of rattlesnakes and one coral snake species. Snakes are most active from March to October. Rattlesnakes have distinct features like a triangular head and vertical pupils.