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.
© Dr. Brendan P. O'Connor, used with permission. Some descriptions obtained from AZ PARC.
The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) is a venomous snake found in much of Maricopa County. The sidewinder is usually small (2 feet in length) and is usually tan or cream-colored.
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.