Eastern Milk Snake
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Eastern Milk Snake is Lampropeltis triangulum
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Eastern Milk Snakes can be found throughout the state
Venomous:
No, Eastern Milk Snakes are non-venomous
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Temperament:
Eastern Milk Snakes are more skittish than other snakes in the area. They are reluctant to bite, using musk as their primary defense mechanism. They also pose no threat to humans.
Physical characteristics:
Eastern Milk Snakes can be brownish red with white stripes, or grey and tan with brown or white blotches. Their underside is marked with alternating black squares on white. Their scales are non keeled. They can grow to be 24-36 inches in length.
Live or egg birth:
Eastern Milk Snakes have egg births
Preferred habitat:
Fields, wooded areas, riverbanks, rocky hillsides, usually hiding under debris