The names of certain snakes are enough to strike fear into the heart of any ophidiophobian. It’s extremely common to have a phobia of a reptile that could kill a full-grown human with a single bite.

Rattlesnake season is here. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from venomous snakes in the Mojave Desert.

From the archive: This story originally published in The Desert Sun in 2015. One warm early summer evening I heard a huge racket outside in the driveway. From a second story deck I looked down and ...

Deserts are among the most extreme and hostile environments on Earth, with extreme temperatures, minimal rainfall, and sometimes severe flash floods when it does rain. These are hostile environments ...

Nevada is home to several species of venomous snakes. Here's what you should do if you come across them while on a hike this spring.

Mojave Greens, Sidewinders, rattlers- the Mojave Desert is writhed with native snake species. Some, like the California Kingsnake and gopher snake, are harmless; others, like the Southern Pacific ...

Watch where you step, snake season is slithering in. Here's everything to know about how to avoid rattlesnakes and when they are most active.

Good morning. It’s Monday, May 6. I’m Alex Wigglesworth, an environment reporter for The Times. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

Rattlesnakes are not alone in making distinctive sounds when trying to ward off threats. A Phoenix-based snake relocation expert on Saturday shared footage of a wild Chihuahuan hook-nosed snake making ...