From demon to danger noodle, human ideas about snakes can be as contradictory as the creatures themselves. In Slither, Stephen S. Hall challenges our serpent stereotypes.

The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes), often referred to as the horned rattlesnake and sidewinder rattlesnake ... They have great hearing and can distinguish the soft solid of an owl, drawing closer.

It also differs from other rattlesnakes found in the county due to a horn-like projection over each eye. The desert sidewinder is a small rattlesnake. (Getty Images) The speckled rattlesnake is ...

Arizona is crawling with venomous snakes, and no, that’s not just desert folklore. With more rattlesnakes than any other state — 14 species, to be exact — Arizona is the undisputed rattler ...

It's the sound a hiker never wants to hear. The sizzling warning call of a rattlesnake should be any outdoorsman's sign to flee. Rattlesnake season, when Nevadans may see one of the state's six ...

Arizona has 13 species of rattlesnakes and one coral snake species. Snakes are most active from March to October. Rattlesnakes have distinct features like a triangular head and vertical pupils.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s the peak season for rattlesnakes, and experts say to be extra cautious when out and about. Snake removal company Rattlesnake Solutions said they had over 90 calls ...

The 86-year-old Okeene Rattlesnake Roundup kicks off this week and is one of several rattler-themed community events in western Oklahoma. If you're interested in hunting for snakes or just want to ...

Remember, you’re more likely to get bitten while attempting to kill a snake than if you simply leave it alone. In fact, you’re five times as likely to die from a lightning strike as from a ...