What kind of Snake is this???

Question

I live in Northern New Jersey...this one was about 12'' and was found about 10 feet from a muddy river.

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Answer 1

That's a common Northern Water Snake. They're non-venomous, but are very nippy and will defend themselves. While they are harmless, they are better left alone.

Answer 2

Here is a list of all the Snakes in NJ-----** my guess!!

Worm snake

Scarlet snake

Black Racer snake

Ring neck snake

Corn snake

Hogenose snake**

Rat snake **

King Eastern snake

Milk snake

Water snake**

Green snake

Rough/Smooth snake

Queen snake

Northern Pine  sanke ***

Brown snake

Red Bellie snake

Ribbon Snake

Garter snake

Smooth Earth snake

Northern Copper head snake***

Timber rattle snake

you have all these in the state you live!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

It could be a Cotton mouth/water moccasin, a baby python or a baby anaconda. it is really hard to tell without any fetcher descriptions other than its size.

after seeing you pic it is a cotton mouth/water moccasin and they are very venomous so stay away from it.

Answer 4

I think you should let it go. It would be much better in the wild. It would be much better taking care of it's self than someone who is trying to take care of it. If you really want a snake, find one at a pet store! Not in the wild. It could be venomous! Sorry!

Answer 5

A snake that like hang'n by the muddy river!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no description, how are we supposed to tell you?