Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and ...

Gopher snakes, kingsnakes, coachwhips and glossy snakes are common nonvenomous snakes in Arizona. Nonvenomous snakes are generally harmless, they can bite if threatened. Their bites can cause ...

One resident was thrilled when a four foot long gopher snake slowly slithered across her property earlier this month.

The key differences to keep are the gopher snake’s glossy skin and more slender head and body. Unlike rattlesnakes, gopher snakes are not venomous. When should I most watch out for rattlesnakes — and ...

Arizona has more than 40 snake species. From rattlesnakes to gopher snakes, here are the most common snakes in Arizona and how venomous each one is.

SPOKANE, Wash. – A man was bitten by a gopher snake on the Centennial Trail after stepping on it. Pest control expert Elmer Bensinger explained that such incidents are rare and gopher snakes are ...