Can anyone help us out? My aunt just sent me a pic of this puffed up little guy and I don't think it's a black rat, mainly because she said it had a white/cream underbelly. Kingsnake? Foxsnake? Any ideas?

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Can anyone help us out? My aunt just sent me a pic of this puffed up little guy and I don't think it's a black rat, mainly because she said it had a white/cream underbelly. Kingsnake? Foxsnake? Any ideas?

It's a Baby Water Snake (Nerodia sipedon)
~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing" 

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Right on! Thank you Doug! I learned something new today.
You're very welcome!...
~Doug
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"a snake in the grass is a GOOD thing" 

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