Unless you've ever encountered a snake in your yard, you may not know that the Department of Environmental Protection spearheads a statewide volunteer response network that helps people when venomous snakes get a little too close for comfort. It also works to dispell fears about the reptiles, using facts, tact and understanding. New Jersey has just two venomous species, the timber rattlesnake, pictured, and the less common northern copperhead. Read the storyRead the Snakes of New Jersey brochure (pdf)
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