Arizona
Snakes in Apache County
14 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Apache County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Arizona Black RattlesnakeCrotalus cerberusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Apache County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Arizona Black Rattlesnake
Crotalus cerberus
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Narrowhead Garter Snake
Thamnophis rufipunctatus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Apache County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Apache County, Arizona?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Apache County, Arizona, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Apache County, Arizona, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Apache County, Arizona?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Apache County, Arizona, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Apache County, Arizona?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Apache County, Arizona, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Apache County, Arizona?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.