Learn which parts of Arizona report rattlesnake activity and prepare for a safer, smarter adventure through the desert.

As beautiful as Arizona's wild, rugged landscapes are, reptile-loathers may want to think twice before planning a hiking trip in the Grand Canyon State, especially if they're afraid of rattlesnakes.

The highest concentration of snakes is in southern and central Arizona, particularly where the Phoenix metro area meets the desert. Areas near mountain preserves, rocky terrain, and water sources ...

Extreme heat and drought are putting new pressures on wildlife in Arizona, even species that have adapted to desert conditions over thousands of years. A biologist who studies rattlesnakes had never ...

As beautiful as Arizona's wild, rugged landscapes are, reptile-loathers may want to think twice before planning a hiking trip in the Grand Canyon State, especially if they're afraid of rattlesnakes.

You've probably heard of bug infestations, but have you ever heard of snake infestations? It sounds dramatic, but in places like Arizona, certain areas can feel that way because snakes are so common ...