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 ...

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 ...

There may be another option on the horizon for those unfortunate enough to be bitten by a rattlesnake. According to a Tucson News Now report, a new antivenom called Anavip has just received approval ...

A Phoenix Herpetological Society rattlesnake class attendee moves to pick up a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake with snake tongs under the supervision of instructor Cale Morris at the Florence Ely ...

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.

Roughly 7,000 to 8,000 people are bitten by poisonous snakes each year. Whether you're in the Southeast or Southwest, it's important to be mindful of snakes when you get outside for some fresh air and ...

A UA anesthesiologist took the next step in the development of a therapy that could delay the toxic effects of venomous snakebites. Dr. Vance G. Nielsen hopes that once ready for humans, the therapy ...