This is bad news for the Tucson shovel-nosed snake, a highly adapted animal that swims through sandy desert soils and preys on everything from beetle larvae to scorpions. Its specialized nature and ...

Of all the wildlife in Nevada, only one venomous snake is commonly ... Mojave greens are desert dwellers and favor areas with sparse vegetation. They can be found in pre-existing animal burrows ...

Around the globe, when humans come into contact with snakes ... those living near desert areas, come into contact with all kinds of potentially dangerous animals — coyotes, javelinas, etc.

Here's a guide to what snakes are venomous throughout Nevada, how to spot them and what to do if you get bit.