New Jersey
Snakes in Mercer County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Mercer County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mercer County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mercer County, New Jersey?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Mercer 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 Mercer County, New Jersey?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mercer County, New Jersey?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Mercer County, New Jersey, based on verified wildlife observations.