What Kind of Snake is that in my Arizona yard?

7 Best Nonvenomous Snakes You Can Find in Your Yard in Arizona

A lot of people run scared when they see a snake. I get it. Arizona has a notorious reputation for having some of the most venomous snakes on the planet.

It's true. Arizona is known for its venomous snakes. I mean, there's a reason we named our Major League Baseball team the Diamondbacks! The "nope-rope" bitey snakes can be more than a bit intimidating, but much like the early Diamondbacks team, they can definitely surprise you.

If you find a Diamondback in your yard, assuming he's not a professional baseball player, you may want to call a professional herpetologist to relocate the little reptile to a safer place for him and your family.

READ: Professional Herpatologists - The Cochise County Snake Guys!

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If you find this in your yard, leave it alone!
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But if you see one of the snakes on our list, you have something very special on your property! Some of the snakes on this list will help keep rattlesnakes and rodents away, making your home a safer place for everyone.

READ: Tarantulas, Rattlesnakes, Scorpions. Cochise County is Tough!

Arizona: A Haven for Snakes & Snake Enthusiasts

Arizona is the perfect habitat for all snakes, and it includes a bunch of fascinating nonvenomous snakes. We'll help you figure out when to worry and when to rejoice with this list.

READ: Who Wins a Fight Between a Sun Spider & a Scorpion?

Here are seven of the best (and, in our opinion, cutest!) nonvenomous snakes you might find hanging out in your yard. As cuddly and adorable as some of them are, remember to check them out from a distance.

When You See These 7 Snakes In Arizona, Don't Panic!

While some may bite if handled, the snakes on this list are not lethal - to humans, anyway. They all eat insects and rodents, and some even eat rattlesnakes! Here are the seven best snakes you may see find on your Arizona property.

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"Scary" Critters Found in Arizona Homes! You Won't Believe the Last One!

Every summer, the bugs come out, no matter where you live. In Arizona, our definition of creepy crawly changes the longer you live in our state. For some, it's a right of passage to find the "first tarantula of the season", for others, it's a time of year fraught with heart-stopping fear.

We asked our Facebook friends to share the creepiest crawlies found in their Arizona homes. Here are your answers! You won't believe the last one!!

Gallery Credit: Val Davidson