Know the dangerous ones
Venomous snakes in Valencia County, New Mexico
6 venomous snake species have verified records in Valencia County. Learn to recognize each one, and know what to do if you are bitten.
Field entries
Crotalus viridis Prairie RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus viridis
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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Crotalus atrox Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus atrox
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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Sistrurus tergeminus Western MassasaugaVenomousSistrurus tergeminus
How to identify
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
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Sistrurus catenatus Eastern MassasaugaVenomousSistrurus catenatus
How to identify
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
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Crotalus ornatus Eastern Black-tailed RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus ornatus
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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Crotalus molossus Western Black-tailed RattlesnakeVenomousCrotalus molossus
How to identify
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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