New member, also please help identify snake

[Mastagunz]

Hi my name is Brad. I'm a 22 year old residing in North Carolina, USA. Today I found a snake and I would like some help identifying it if you dont mind.

Found on a rock at the river behind my house. Pretty sure it's a viper family snake.

[infernalis]

Nerodia Sipedon - North American water snake, harmless, closely related to the garter snake. I keep one as a pet.

No venom here. ;)

[Mastagunz]

While posting this my friend informed me it was some kind of water snake but I wasn't sure. Sure was aggressive and as you can see in the picture seems to have some kind of wound.

[sweatshirt]

Welcome! And what infernalis said :p

[Amadeus]

Agreed, welcome to the forum.

[Jules1618]

Agreed, nice one too

[Chris72]

Yup...What infernalis said. You actually have a few different kind of water snakes in you state you may be interested in reading about. (See attached)

Although not a hot snake....many bigger water snakes can still bite like hell. (Oh to be 13 again) So probably best you didn't touch him. :)

(Nice pic & welcome)

[Amadeus]

Yup...What infernalis said. You actually have a few different kind of water snakes in you state you may be interested in reading about. (See attached)

Although not a hot snake....many bigger water snakes can still bite like hell. (Oh to be 13 again) So probably best you didn't touch him. :)

(Nice pic & welcome)

Yes they do have a joyous bite...

Believe me I know.

[Mark Taylor]

Hi and welcome.

[Donnie]

Hello and welcome

[Pirarucu]

Welcome aboard!