Swimming, boating, and hiking by rivers, lakes, and reservoirs can be fun, but visitors should always be aware of snakes and ...

The northern copperhead snake has two shades of copper or a reddish-brown color — and wildlife officials have issued a warning in New Jersey for people to beware these venomous snakes.

As New Jersey’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Hopatcong spans more than 2,500 acres and is home to a robust population of northern water snakes. Inlets like Woodport and Great Cove are known for ...

Wildlife officials issued a warning in Somerset County, New Jersey, to be on guard for northern copperhead snakes after one of the species was seen last week in Watchung, a Garden State borough ...

If you see a venomous snake somewhere like your yard, on a road or along a busy hiking trail, call the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's hotline at 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337).

Merrill Creek Reservoir (Warren County) This 650-acre manmade reservoir in western New Jersey is known not just for its deep, clean waters and sport fishing, but also for a healthy snake population.

New Jersey is home to 22 types of snakes, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Out of those 22 species, only two are venomous: the northern copperhead and the timber ...

Space, R-Sussex, was feeding mice to a group of snakes at his family’s zoo in Sussex County on Dec. 30 when he was bitten by an eastern massasauga rattlesnake, a species not native to New Jersey.

New Jersey is home to beautiful state parks and forests. Here are some tips for enjoying your hikes this summer while staying safe. New Jersey is home to beautiful state parks and forests.

Dragon, who studies snakes as a research scientist with the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, noticed a specimen last month — the first queen snake known to have been seen in New Jersey since 1977.

Merrill Creek Reservoir (Warren County) This 650-acre manmade reservoir in western New Jersey is known not just for its deep, clean waters and sport fishing, but also for a healthy snake population.