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Diamondback Water Snake

On a sunny spring day I saw this snake swimming in the creek. The sunshine really brought out the beautiful markings. It is mating season for snakes and they are out in the open much more. Ignoring me, she had something else on her mind at the time.
Diamondback water snake (Nerodia rhombifer)

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