10 Species of Reptiles that Are Endangered in Colorado

We all know that Colorado is home to certain reptiles including rattlesnakes, various lizards, and even some turtles. However, it may come as quite a surprise to find out that a total of ten species of reptiles are considered to be endangered or threatened by Colorado's Department of Parks and Wildlife.

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Keep scrolling to learn about all ten of Colorado's endangered reptiles.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Triploid Checkered Whiptail

This cool-looking lizard is known as Cnemidophorus neotesselatus, commonly known as the Triploid Checkered Whiptail, and is considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Midget Faded Rattlesnake

While the name seems quite dated, the Midget Faded Rattlesnake, scientifically known as Crotalus viridis concolor, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Longnose Leopard Lizard

The Gambelia wislizenii, commonly known as the Longnose Leopard Lizard, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Yellow Mud Turtle

The Kinosternon flavescens, commonly known as the Yellow Mud Turtle, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Common King Snake

The Lampropeltis getula, also known as the Common King Snake, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Texas Blind Snake

The Leptotyphlops dulcis, commonly known as the Texas Blind Snake, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Texas Horned Lizard

The Phrynosoma cornutum, commonly known as the Texas Horned Lizard, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Roundtail Horned Lizard

The Phrynosoma modestum, commonly known as the Roundtail Horned Lizard, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Massasauga

The Sistrurus catenatus, commonly known as the Massasauga, is also considered a state special concern in Colorado.

Colorado's Endangered Reptiles: Common Garter Snake

Finally, and rather surprisingly, the Thamnophis sirtalis or the Common Garter Snake is considered a state special concern in Colorado.

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