New Mexico
Snakes in Cibola County
12 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cibola 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 Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy 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.
Eastern Black-tailed RattlesnakeCrotalus ornatusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Cibola County
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Crotalus molossus
Venomous
Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Crotalus ornatus
Venomous
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cibola County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cibola County, New Mexico?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Cibola County, New Mexico, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cibola County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cibola County, New Mexico?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cibola County, New Mexico, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cibola County, New Mexico?
- The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cibola County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cibola County, New Mexico?
- 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.