Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake is known as state reptile of Arizona; however, there are many other Chandler snake species as well that live in different areas of State. Most of the snakes are spotted in the Southwest desert region of Arizona. In order to stay safe from snake attacks, it is important to learn to identify venomous and non-venomous snakes.



Common Snakes of Arizona:

1. Arizona Milk Snake:
This snake is also named as Arizona Mountain Kingsnake, and this snake is well adapted to live comfortably in a variety of habitats. It can be spotted at sights of freshwater, streams, conifer forests and wooded areas. Milk Snakes usually feed on rodents such as lizards, rats, and mice. In day hours, you may also spot this animal on long piles, rock and vegetation.

2. Arizona Patch-Nosed Snake:
Patch Nosed Snake in Arizona is usually spotted with very small size ranging maximum up to 45 inches length. It can be found in a variety of color patterns that vary from tan color to yellow shades and can have darker steps in-between. These snakes live on reptile eggs, lizards, mice and rats.

3. Banded Leafnose Snake:
This snake can often be spotted with spotted leaf nose and saddled leaf nose snake in Arizona. These Chandler snakes can vary in colors, but experts reveal the most common sightings of tan, brown and grey colored bands. They generally have a stubbier nose that derives the leaf nose name for them. You can often spot these creatures near sandy areas.

4. Blind Snakes:
Many people mistake blind snakes of Arizona with earthworms as they have earthy, brown color with slender appearance. This snake is also given few other names such as Slender Blind Snake, Western Blind Snake, and Western Threadsnake. The blind snake lives in underground locations and is rarely spotted by humans.

5. Red Racer:
Here is the most common snake in the USA that is widely spotted in Arizona as well. Although most of the sightings are reported for mid-sized Red Racer, they can also grow up to a maximum length of 70 inches. This snake is also named as Coachwhip, and it is a good hunter as it can easily catch speedy lizards.

Venomous Snakes of Arizona:

1. Rattlesnakes:
There are around 13 rattlesnake species in Arizona, and their venom toxicity level keeps on varying. Rattlesnakes are known to have hollow, folding fangs that can inject venom deeply into the body. Most of the venomous snake bites in Arizona are reported because of Diamondback rattlesnake. However, experts say that most venomous snake of Arizona is Mohave Rattlesnake, but it rarely attacks humans if they leave him alone. Note that rattlesnake bites are quite painful, so it is important to seek immediate medical attention.

2. Coral Snakes:
This Chandler snake also falls into the category of venomous snakes, but it generally poses little or no threat to humans if it is not disturbed. This snake is observed to have maximum growth up to 18 inches and may have yellow, black and red colored rings on the body.

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