Commonly seen snakes in Cave Creek
Of the species of snake found in Northern Maricopa County, these are the most commonly seen. All of these are found occasionally in the backyards and garages of Cave Creek residents.
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Venomous
Blacktailed Rattlesnake
Venomous
Mojave Rattlesnake
Venomous
Speckled Rattlesnake
Venomous
Tiger Rattlesnake
Venomous
Sonoran Coralsnake
Venomous
Sonoran Gophersnake
Harmless
Desert Nightsnake
Harmless
Other species found in Cave Creek, but very rarely seen:
Variable Sandsnake
Western Shovelnosed Snake
Sonoran Whipsnake
Ring-Necked Snake
Saddled Leafnosed Snake
Spotted Leafnosed Snake
Black-Headed Snake
Black-Necked Gartersnake