Hikers on Tumamoc Hill share the trail with venomous reptiles

Hikers on Tumamoc Hill share the trail with venomous reptiles

Tumamoc Hill is one of Tucsons most popular hiking spots, but its also home to a variety of venomous reptiles.The Desert Laboratory has studied the hills plants and animals since 1903. Robert A. Villa, the labs community outreach assistant, says the protected terrain supports four main species: Gila monsters, western diamondback rattlesnakes, tiger rattlesnakes, and blacktail rattlesnakes.Villa says hikers are more likely to encounter them at su…