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 nightsnake (Hypsiglena torquata) is a small gray or tan snake of up to 2 feet long. It is found in most parts of Arizona, including Maricopa County. It is nocturnal and rarely strikes.
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.