That is the problem with what we call common names, actually. There are probably a dozen or more species of snakes in the US that people call rat snakes, but they are all distinct species. Here in NJ, I believe we have black rat snakes, which are different from these guys.

Good to know, I was not aware. Still good to have around.

Dekay's brown, as mentioned. Put it back outside, it will keep the rodent population in check. Edit: another user brought to my attention that Dekay's do not eat rodents, but primarily feed on small invertebrates. Still good to have, especially if you have a garden.

Baby boomers fucking other people over for the sake of their own convenience? I am shocked. Shocked, I tell you.

It was probably just a large raccoon and the mud made it look bigger. Really wet mud can make a track appear larger than it actually is.

Off the top of my head: hiking, camping, fishing, arcades, aquariums, boardwalks in general, gambling (and sports betting), shopping, theater, movies, concerts, comedy shows, and scenic drives are all readily available, most on a daily basis, and many are free or very cheap.

I use First Financial. Their rates are pretty good, and they have a branch in Freehold.

Oh it is still almost entirely senior villages. But there are one or two cool businesses there now too. In the same plaza I think they have a motorcycle leather shop, and there are rumors of a Lidl going somewhere in town in the next few years.

Yeah, it is in the Whiting Commons with Connolly Dermatology. I live down in Forked River and literally just searched for used book stores in NJ and they came up one day. They have only been there for about a year and a half, I think. Small shop, but a pretty good selection.

I got to Bookmarked in Whiting.