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What is the friendliest nonvenomous snake? One of the friendliest nonvenomous snakes you can encounter, and even keep as a pet, is the gopher snake, and it’s common in Arizona.

Their unique color pattern can sometimes lead to them being mistaken for the much-feared rattlesnake and the gopher snake will often mimic the behavior of rattlesnakes when they feel threatened.

Gopher snakes, kingsnakes, coachwhips and glossy snakes are common nonvenomous snakes in Arizona. Nonvenomous snakes are generally harmless, they can bite if threatened.