The key differences to keep are the gopher snake’s glossy skin and more slender head and body. Unlike rattlesnakes, gopher snakes are not venomous. EBRPD’s Mason said that like all reptiles, ...

Based on the pictures, the reptiles appear to be Sonoran gopher snakes, a non-venomous species found throughout Arizona.

SPOKANE, Wash. – A man was bitten by a gopher snake on the Centennial Trail after stepping on it.

Yellowstone National Park is home to 11 species of reptiles and amphibians. Snakes make up nearly half of that number, with ...

California's diverse landscapes host a rich variety of snakes, most of which are nonvenomous and crucial for ecosystem ...

As Ventura County heads into the summer, the chance of an encounter with a rattlesnake increases for residents and visitors.