Increase in scorpion stings, rattlesnake bites as temps heat up As temperatures creep to the 100s this week, Banner Poison Control is reporting an increase in scorpion stings and rattlesnake bites.

Tue, March 17, 2026 at 11:21 PM UTC PHOENIX - The season for bites and stings typically doesn't begin until May, but the March heat has started things early. Before the trails close Thursday, many ...

When people think about dangerous wildlife in the United States, they often picture exotic jungles or faraway wilderness. The truth, though, is far closer to home. Millions of Americans live in places ...

As a heat wave swept across the Southwest over the weekend, and with another round of higher temperatures expected, millions of scorpions and rattlesnakes are emerging earlier than usual, prompting ...

Current fisheries regulations allow us to fish saltwater at any depth from April 1 to June 30. Some folks hired me to take them out to find some local fish before a wind event, and we did very well on ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An early-season heat wave in the U.S. Southwest is prompting increased ...