Meet the official state animals of Arizona, a motley crew of creatures that range from the majestic to the mischievous.

Welcome to Snake Week 2025 at azcentral.com. Every day from June 23 through June 29, Ultimate Arizona reporter Tiffany Acosta will bring you a new story about Arizona's favorite slithering reptiles.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Think twice before killing that snake. In Arizona, the law might not be on your side. While it’s perfectly natural to be startled ...

Some rattlesnake species are protected in Arizona and harming them carries hefty fines. A hunting license is required to kill or collect most rattlesnake species. It's illegal to kill certain species.