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.
Gophersnake
Maricopa County Snake - Nonvenomous
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The gophersnake (Pituophis catenifer) can get to 7 or 8 feet long. It is a constrictor that is active most of the time, except when it gets cold. It can climb. It is often mistaken for a rattlesnake.
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