CPW Reptiles Shapefile Download

Updated December, 2025 OVERALL RANGE: The area which encompasses all known seasonal activity areas within the observed range of a population of reptiles. POTENTIAL HABITAT: Potential Habitat is defined as an area that meets environmental parameters necessary for the survival of a population of reptiles. This information was derived from Colorado Parks and Wildlife field personnel. Data was captured by digitizing through a SmartBoard Interactive Whiteboard using topographic maps and NAIP imagery at various scales (Cowardin, M., M. Flenner. March 2003. Maximizing Mapping Resources. GeoWorld 16(3):32-35). This generalized graphic representation of species range data is provided for informational purposes only and has not been prepared for, nor is it suitable for, any type of legal, regulatory, or site specific planning purposes. These data are subject to errors and change. Users of the information displayed in this map service are strongly cautioned to verify all information and contact local CPW Biologists before making any decisions. These data are updated as needed after review by CPW personnel and not on any regularly scheduled cycle. Files in this download include data for: BLACK-NECKED GARTERSNAKE, BULLSNAKE, COACHWHIP, COMMON GARTERSNAKE, COMMON KINGSNAKE, COMMON LESSER EARLESS LIZARD, COMMON SAGEBRUSH LIZARD, COMMON SIDE-BLOTCHED LIZARD, DESERT NIGHTSNAKE & CHIHUAHUAN NIGHTSNAKE, DESERT SPINY LIZARD, DIPLOID CHECKERED WHIPTAIL, EASTERN COLLARED LIZARD, EASTERN HOG-NOSED SNAKE, GLOSSY SNAKE, GREAT PLAINS RATSNAKE, GREAT PLAINS SKINK, HERNANDEZ'S SHORT-HORNED LIZARD, LINED SNAKE, LONG-NOSED LEOPARD LIZARD, LONG-NOSED SNAKE, MASSASAUGA, MILKSNAKE, NORTH AMERICAN RACER, NORTHERN WATERSNAKE, ORNATE BOX TURTLE, ORNATE TREE LIZARD, PAINTED TURTLE, PLAINS BLACK-HEADED SNAKE, PLAINS GARTERSNAKE, PLAINS HOG-NOSED SNAKE, PLATEAU STRIPED WHIPTAIL, PRAIRIE LIZARD & PLATEAU FENCE LIZARD, PRAIRIE RATTLESNAKE & WESTERN RATTLESNAKE, RING-NECKED SNAKE, ROUND-TAILED HORNED LIZARD, SIX-LINED RACERUNNER, SMITH'S BLACK-HEADED SNAKE, SMOOTH GREENSNAKE, SNAPPING TURTLE, SPINY SOFTSHELL, STRIPED WHIPSNAKE, TERRESTRIAL GARTERSNAKE, TEXAS THREADSNAKE, TEXAS-HORNED LIZARD, TIGER WHIPTAIL, TRIPLOID CHECKERED WHIPTAIL, VARIABLE SKINK & MANY-LINED SKINK, WESTERN GROUNDSNAKE, WESTERN RIBBON SNAKE, YELLOW MUD TURTLE