I agree. The only dangerous water snake in North America is the cottonmouth. Had the snake been that, the bite would have been excruciatingly painful, & in time, there would have been swelling & discoloration beginning at the site of the bite, & progressing up the limb. The bite of a non-venomous snakes causes only the pain one might expect from tiny punctures, and no serious swelling or edema. The attached website covers all the dangerous snakes in your area.
Venomous Snakes of Florida

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