New Mexico
Snakes in Rio Arriba County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rio Arriba County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rio Arriba 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.