>>The lack of the "bandit's mask", the lack of flotation, the shape of the head, the position of the eyes, all rule out Agkistrodon, guys. That is definitely Nerodia, (Natrix to us old guys) & most likely cyclopion. No mystery at all.
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>> ~~Greg~~

You tell 'em Greg!
God, I'm glad someone else remembers Natrix.....
And its Elaphe guttata, Dagnabit!

John D

And its a watersnake...no doubt about it...
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