Clearly these snakes are programmed to climb trees and shrubs during the season when eggs are in the nest or fledglings are starting to fly. The rest of the year snakes are quite terrestrial.

Extreme heat and drought are putting new pressures on wildlife in Arizona, even species that have adapted to desert conditions over thousands of years. A biologist who studies rattlesnakes had never ...

If you see a horned snake, you'll understand how it got its name: They have unique "horns" near their eyes. These venomous snakes live in deserts and other dry environments, and their adaptations ...

This beautiful red racer is just one of the many slender-head non-venomous snakes native to the desert. Though some can be aggressive when approached, others are totally harmless and quite shy.

Black-tailed rattlesnakes typically slither away if disturbed. Melanie Massey says she marvels at how desert snakes “can carve out a life in these harsh environments.” ...

Explore the fascinating world of snakes in our latest video, "Snakes are Pretty Quick!" Discover the surprising speed and agility of these incredible reptiles. From the desert sands to the dense ...

The desert has its challenges and perils, but the Coyotes insist they aren’t complaining about their sunny digs, especially when they remember the alternative of their former lives in the cold.

A little Saharan lizard "swims" through desert sands by undulating its body in a series of wave-like motions, a new study finds.

Clearly these snakes are programmed to climb trees and shrubs during the season when eggs are in the nest or fledglings are starting to fly. The rest of the year snakes are quite terrestrial. This ...