New Mexico records
Western Milksnake in New Mexico
HarmlessLampropeltis gentilis
Yes. The Western Milksnake has been recorded in 14 New Mexico counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Smooth, glossy scales with bold bands or chain-like patterns. Milksnakes mimic coral snakes, but red touches black.
New Mexico counties with Western Milksnake records
14 listedSee the full Western Milksnake profile or all snakes in New Mexico.