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.

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 ...

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 ...

The Hidden Threats of Nature Nature's beauty often conceals hidden dangers, especially in harsh environments like deserts. A video circulating on social media warns viewers: “If you see these marks in ...

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 ...

Rattlesnake sightings are more common in the Coachella Valley and high desert wilderness between May 15 and June 15. If bitten, seek immediate medical attention, but do not apply ice, a tourniquet, or ...

A new species of venomous snake has been discovered in Australia. What is now known as the Desert Whip Snake, Demansia cyanochasma, was discovered by DNA researcher James Nankivell at The University ...

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.