Colorado
Snakes in Montezuma County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Montezuma 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.
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Montezuma County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Montezuma County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Montezuma County, Colorado?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Montezuma County, Colorado, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Montezuma County, Colorado, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Montezuma County, Colorado?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Montezuma County, Colorado, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Montezuma County, Colorado?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Montezuma County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Montezuma County, Colorado?
- 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.