Snakes in Roosevelt 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 Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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 Roosevelt County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Roosevelt County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.

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