Arizona
Snakes in Navajo County
17 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Navajo 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 Black-tailed RattlesnakeCrotalus molossusVenomousHeavy 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 Navajo County
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Arizona Black Rattlesnake
Crotalus cerberus
Venomous
Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Crotalus molossus
Venomous
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Narrowhead Garter Snake
Thamnophis rufipunctatus
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
Mexican Garter Snake
Thamnophis eques
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Navajo County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Navajo County, Arizona?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Navajo County, Arizona, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Navajo County, Arizona, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Navajo County, Arizona?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Navajo County, Arizona, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Navajo County, Arizona?
- The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Navajo County, Arizona, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Navajo 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.