New Mexico records
Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake in New Mexico
VenomousCrotalus willardi
Yes. The Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake has been recorded in 1 New Mexico county. It is venomous. Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
If you are bitten
Rattlesnake bites are medically serious. Expect intense pain, rapid swelling, and bruising. Stay calm, keep the bitten limb still and roughly level with the heart, remove rings and tight clothing, and get to an emergency room immediately. Do NOT apply a tourniquet, cut the wound, apply ice, or try to suck out venom. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or 911 in the US, or your local emergency number. (Source: CDC.)
New Mexico counties with Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake records
1 listedSee the full Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake profile or all snakes in New Mexico.