Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and what to do if you see one.

Yes, all snakes, including nonvenomous snakes, can swim. In Arizona, species like the gopher snake, coachwhip, and common kingsnake are known to take a dip, especially near rivers, lakes or ...

Kingsnake. Coachwhip. Glossy snake. Sonoran mountain kingsnake: It mimics the coral snake's colors but poses no threat. What is the friendliest nonvenomous snake?

Gopher snake: Often mistaken for a rattlesnake because of its pattern, but harmless. Kingsnake. Coachwhip. Glossy snake. Sonoran mountain kingsnake: It mimics the coral snake's colors but poses no ...

The colorful coral snake is the most venomous snake in Arizona. Here is the best way to avoid coral snakes and what to do if you are bitten.

The coachwhip snake, named for its resemblance to a braided leather whip, is one of the fastest snakes in North America, capable of traveling at speeds up to 4 mph. These non-venomous constrictors can ...