Snakes in Lincoln County

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus ornatus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus molossus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Lincoln County

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Black-necked Garter Snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

Harmless

Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake

Crotalus ornatus

▲ Venomous

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake

Crotalus molossus

▲ Venomous

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Trans-pecos Ratsnake

Bogertophis subocularis

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Sierra Garter Snake

Thamnophis couchii

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lincoln County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lincoln County, New Mexico?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, New Mexico, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lincoln County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lincoln County, New Mexico?

20+ snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, New Mexico, of which 5 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Lincoln County, New Mexico?

The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lincoln County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lincoln 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.

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