Where to see a Common Garter Snake in New Mexico

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 12 New Mexico state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Senator Willie M Chavez State Park
2. Fenton Lake State Park
3. Elephant Butte Lake State Park
4. Rio Bravo State Park
5. San Gabriel State Park
6. Shooting Range State Park
7. Rio Grande Valley State Park
8. Bottomless Lakes State Park
9. Leasburg Dam State Park
10. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
11. Rockhound State Park
12. Organ Mountains Wilderness Area

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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