Snakes in Quay County

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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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  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.

Every snake recorded in Quay County

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Black-necked Garter Snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Quay County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Quay County, New Mexico?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Quay County, New Mexico, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Quay County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.

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

20+ snake species have verified records in Quay County, New Mexico, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Common Coachwhip is the most frequently reported snake in Quay County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Quay 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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