Photo Album: Snake Safely Removed From Home in Freehold, NJ

Garter Snake Safely Retrieved

As you can see, we safely removed the garter snake from the property.

What is a Garter Snake

The garter snake is, by far, the most common snake found in NJ, often making itself comfortable around homes. These snakes often hibernate under the siding of a home. They are the first snakes to emerge from hibernation and can be seen as early as mid-March. Its color varies from olive brown to black and typically has three long stripes extending from head to tail.

Are Garter Snakes Dangerous?

Garter snakes are relatively harmless to humans. In fact, they are often kept as pets. Although some species do possess a mild neurotoxic venom, it's not dangerous to humans.

Relocated

Now we will relocate the garter snake to a new, humane location.