If you have taken a photo of a snake in Maricopa County (Greater Phoenix area) and you'd like to submit the picture to this photo gallery, here's how you do it.
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The Gophersnake (Pituophis catenifer) is a long snake found all over Maricopa County and in most of the rest of the state. It is not venomous.
A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County will help you to learn more about and identify snakes that are found in central Arizona.