Among the few creatures that survive in deserts, snakes are some of the most notable desert dwellers. They inhabit all the deserts around the globe, from Australia's outback to the vast arid ...

The sidewinder rattlesnake, renowned as the world's fastest snake, exhibits a unique lateral undulation movement. This enables it to swiftly traverse hot desert terrains. Equipped with specialized ...

A new book documents the creative essence of the High Desert and the folks who choose to live there. This exclusive excerpt previews a few of the artists featured in its pages.

The American dream of owning a suburban home has led millions to settle on the outskirts of Tucson and Phoenix; today, more than 80 percent of Arizona's swiftly growing population lives in the Sonoran ...

But these islands aren’t entirely snake-free. Sea kraits sometimes come ashore to lay their eggs. Occasionally non-native species have been found on isolated islands, most likely having been ...

Newborn snakes are self-sufficient from birth ... plan that guarantees survival of the species in the inhospitable desert environment. Its venom composition changes depending on its location ...

If you ever spot a horned snake (although god forbid), you'll see how it got its name - the presence of horns one above each eye. There are different species of a horned snake, for example, the ...

Here's a guide to what snakes are venomous throughout Nevada, how to spot them and what to do if you get bit.