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Nerodia sp.
The tail was fairly thick and it had markings on the side of its face
Near the water in Crystal River Preserve State Park
I didn't want to get too close because I didn't know what type of snake it was so it is a bit blurry. It was sitting next to a black racer (last photo) but I don't think it was one. I am guessing this is a type of watersnake
Spotted on May 3, 2014
Submitted on May 5, 2014
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I would agree with a water snake, genus Nerodia. Not sure it can be ID to species by these photos? I would say N. fasciata if I had to guess though. The tail being blunt is likely healed over damage from a predator trying to grab it