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Common Garter Snake in New Jersey

Harmless

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis

Yes. The Common Garter Snake has been recorded in 21 New Jersey counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Slender body with three light stripes running the length of a darker back.

New Jersey counties with Common Garter Snake records

21 listed

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