New Jersey
Snakes in Gloucester County
13 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Gloucester County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Gloucester County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County, New Jersey?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Gloucester County, New Jersey, based on verified wildlife observations.