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.
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.
The Western Patch-nosed Snake (Salvadora hexalepis) is a fast mover, found all over Maricopa County. It is active in the daytime. It usually stays on the ground, but is capable of climbing.
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