BLACK SNAKES IN NEW JERSEY

1. NORTHERN BLACK RACER-The adults of this species are entirely black, but the juveniles can have a more grayish appearance with brown blotches; as a result, they’re frequently mistaken for timber rattlesnakes.

2. EASTERN GARTER SNAKE- but the eastern garter snake is the most common and can even be found in homes. They like to live in places with plenty of vegetation and water,like forests,fields.

3. NORTHERN PINE SNAKE-Sand habitats are the only places where these large snakes can be found, and they can reach lengths ranging from 48 to 100 inches when they reach maturity.

4. BLACK RAT SNAKE-They’re thicker than the racers, and the juveniles of this species are often mistaken for timber rattlesnakes because of their similarity in coloration.

5. EASTERN RIBBON SNAKE-thease are known for having stripes that are very similar to those seen on garter snakes.However in contrast to garter snakes, ribbon snakes are much more slender and have longer tails.

6. NORTHERN REDBELLY SNAKE- They’re only small reptiles that can be brown, gray, or black in color, and have reddish bellies along with three light spots on the backs of their necks.

7. SOUTHERN RINGNECK SNAKE- Southern ring-necked snakes are a species known for their extreme secrecy, and they frequently hide beneath rocky or woody debris on the ground.

8. EASTERN HOGNOSE SNAKE-They’re typically found in sandy environments, and it’s possible to recognize them by the upright snouts that they use to burrow in the sand.