The desert holds lots of life and while some are harmless, there are many that are harmful and deadly. While we may not cross paths with anything more than a gecko, take it into consideration that if they’re out, then rattlesnakes are as well. But even in the winter months there could be the possibility of crossing paths with certain other desert animals, so keep your distance and remember, you’re in their home. So be respectful to nature, and leave it so that others can enjoy it too.

While there is a much longer list of animals, bugs, and critters in Arizona, this is a small list of some of the main ones we could see.