New Mexico
Snakes in Harding County
21 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Harding County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Harding County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Harding County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Harding County, New Mexico?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Harding County, New Mexico, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Harding County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Harding County, New Mexico?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Harding County, New Mexico, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Harding County, New Mexico?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Harding County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Harding 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.