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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Arabian sand boa lives in Arabian deserts. It has unique eyes and hunts at night. These snakes bury in sand to ambush geckos. They are small, golden-brown, and lay eggs. Females help hatchlings ...

The United States is home to many snake species. While most are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans. Knowing which ...

PHOENIX — Hot weather can be a killer, but it’s one of many dangers that comes along with the sizzling Arizona summer. Rattlesnake bites are also dangerous — especially for pet owners. After all, dogs ...

Worthington is the lead receptionist at Scottsdale Animal Hospital on Pima and Legacy roads in North Scottsdale. This is exactly the kind of Scottsdale neighborhood that used to be pure desert, home ...