Where to see a Ring-necked Snake in New Mexico

The Ring-necked Snake is recorded in the counties of 36 New Mexico state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Coyote Creek State Park
2. Morphy Lake State Park
3. Chicosa Lake State Park
4. Villanueva State Park
5. Conchas Lake State Park
6. Storrie Lake State Park
7. Sumner Lake State Park
8. Brantley Lake State Park
9. Living Desert State Park
10. Valley of Fires State Park
11. Oasis State Park
12. Eastern New Mexico State Park
13. Clayton Lake State Park
14. Bluewater Lake State Park
15. Red Rock State Park
16. Fenton Lake State Park
17. City of Rocks State Park
18. Caballo Lake State Park
19. Percha Dam State Park
20. Cimarron Canyon State Park
21. Eagle Nest Lake State Park
22. Sugarite Canyon State Park
23. Bottomless Lakes State Park
24. Elephant Butte Lake State Park
25. Leasburg Dam State Park

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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