New Mexico
Snakes in Mora County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Mora 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 Mora County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mora County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mora County, New Mexico?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Mora County, New Mexico, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Mora County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Mora County, New Mexico?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Mora County, New Mexico, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mora County, New Mexico?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Mora County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Mora 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.