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Florida banded watersnake (juvenile).
Nerodia fasciata pictiventris.
April 6th, 2005.
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge;
Deleon Springs, Florida.
Nikon CPix 5700.
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I love this shot, despite the digital static that came through. Sadly, it won't print very well - at least not until I develop more skills in cleaning up sub-par pixelation. This image is cropped substantially.

This juvenile (or really, still a neonate) Florida banded watersnake is checking out my buddy's own Nikon CPix 5700 lens. A cute little inquisitive snake. Non-venomous, of course - but often killed by people who believe they're dangerous. I adore this species. Really fun to watch.

~ janson!