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Learn about the non-venomous and venomous snakes found in New Jersey, United States, with images and maps. See the binomial names, common names, and distribution maps of each snake species.
Pituophis melanoleucus, also known as the eastern pine snake, is a nonvenomous snake endemic to the southeastern United States. It has a black and white color pattern and inhabits various habitats, such as pine forests, prairies and rocky deserts.
The eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) is a medium-sized snake indigenous to North America. It is not venomous, but has a Duvernoy's gland that can produce a hemorrhaging secretion. It feeds mainly on earthworms and amphibians, and lives in various habitats from sea level to high elevations.
Lampropeltis getula, also known as the eastern kingsnake, common kingsnake, or chain kingsnake, is a harmless colubrid snake native to the southeastern United States. It is immune to venom and eats other snakes, including venomous ones, as well as amphibians, eggs, lizards, and small mammals.
The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is the official state reptile of North Carolina since 1979. It is a threatened species that lives in forests, swamps, and grasslands across the eastern United States.
Common watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) is a large, nonvenomous snake native to North America. It is often mistaken for the venomous cottonmouth, but has a longer, slender body and a flattened head.
Lists of snakes of the United States — lists of snake species that are native in U.S. states. Note: Articles on individual snakes should be listed in Category: Reptiles of the United States + Category: Snakes of North America + regional U.S. fauna categories .
Cemophora coccinea, also known as the scarlet snake, is a nonvenomous snake native to the southeastern United States. It has a light gray background with red, white or yellow blotches and mimics the venomous coral snake as a defense mechanism.