New Jersey
Snakes in Cape May County
14 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Cape May County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cape May County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cape May County, New Jersey?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Cape May County, New Jersey. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Cape May County, New Jersey?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cape May County, New Jersey.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cape May County, New Jersey?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cape May County, New Jersey, based on verified wildlife observations.