Snakes in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Black-necked Garter Snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Santa Fe County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Santa Fe County, New Mexico?

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

How many snake species live in Santa Fe County, New Mexico?

10+ snake species have verified records in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Santa Fe 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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