Are there snakes in Phoenix, AZ?

While many types of snakes pose no threat to people, venomous species — including rattlesnakes — do. According to the Arizona Game & Fish Department there are 13 species of rattlesnakes in the state. read more

In Phoenix or Arizona in general, it's safest to treat every snake as venomous, but most will leave you alone if you reciprocate. read more

In AZ, this snake is only found in the extreme North Western Great Basin desert and Arizona Strip regions, up to 8,000 feet in elevation. The “smudge” on the head is an easy differentiator between this snake and the Grand Canyon and Midged Faded rattlesnakes. read more

Common Snakes of the Phoenix Area. While not all of the snakes that can be found in and around the Phoenix city limits, these are some of the most common. Even if you believe the snake to be non-venomous, never attempt to handle a wild snake unless you are absolutely sure of the identification. read more