New Mexico
Snakes in Colfax County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Colfax 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.
Every snake recorded in Colfax County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Colfax County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Colfax County, New Mexico?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Colfax County, New Mexico, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Colfax County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Colfax County, New Mexico?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Colfax County, New Mexico, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Colfax County, New Mexico?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Colfax County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Colfax 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.