A snake that looks similar to and sounds like a rattlesnake but isn't a rattlesnake? Meet the gopher snake, the biggest snake ...

Gopher snakes are the biggest snakes in Arizona growing up to 9 feet in some cases. Here's what the look like and more important things to know.

Most gopher snakes people run into are in the three- to six-foot range, but records show some outliers. The National Park ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Arizona is home to dozens of snake species, including venomous varieties such as rattlesnakes and coral snakes. But many snakes in ...

Yes, gopher snakes are big – just like the one in the photograph – and it can be startling to see one slithering along as you paddle a canoe or take a refreshing dip on a hot day. Rest assured, ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be surprisingly friendly. These snakes are calm, gentle, and easy to handle. While all ...

COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KFSN) -- Bella Britt has spent time modeling, acting, and planning princess parties. Now she wrangles rattlesnakes. "People call me the rattlesnake girl," Britt said outside her ...

A few years ago, humane snake wrangler Bruce Ireland got a call about a gopher snake stuck in a manhole cover. When Ireland arrived at the scene in San Diego, California, he saw a long, scaly tail ...

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 minor ...