List of snakes of New Jersey
This is a list of snakes known to be found in New Jersey, United States.
Non-venomous
| Image | Binomial name | Name | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carphophis amoenus amoenus | eastern worm snake | ||
| Cemophora coccinea copei | Northern Scarlet Snake | ||
| Coluber constrictor constrictor | Northern Black Racer | ||
| Diadophis punctatus punctatus | Southern Ringneck Snake | ||
| Diadophis punctatus edwardsi | northern ringneck snake | ||
 | Elaphe guttata guttata | corn snake | |
 | Elaphe obsoleta | black rat snake | |
 | Heterodon platirhinos | eastern hognose snake | |
| Lampropeltis getula getula | eastern kingsnake | ||
 | Lampropeltis triangulum | "coastal plain" milk snake | |
| Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum | eastern milk snake | ||
| Nerodia sipedon sipedon | northern water snake | ||
| Opheodrys aestivus | rough green snake | ||
| Opheodrys vernalis | smooth green snake | ||
 | Regina septemvittata | queen snake | |
| Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus | northern pine snake | ||
| Storeria dekayi dekayi | northern brown snake | ||
| Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata | northern red-bellied snake | ||
| Thamnophis sauritus sauritus | eastern ribbon snake | ||
| Virginia valeriae valeriae | eastern smooth earth snake | ||
Venomous
| Image | Binomial name | Name | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen | northern copperhead | |
 | Crotalus horridus | timber rattlesnake |
References
- "Online Field Guide for Reptiles and Amphibians". NJDP Division of Fish & Wildlife. 2007-01-24.
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