What kind of snake is this?

BlueMoonMuskrat

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Sep 12, 2008
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Dave, black racers are a different snake....but even more pugnacious and cranky.

The worst part about a water snake is the musk....its a horrendous smell.
 
thanks for the id! i'm glad i didn't try to mess with him. he was very docile when i came upon him, he didn't move an inch, but when i came back 10 minutes later, he was gone without a trace.

do you think he recently shedded his skin? it looks pretty fresh to me.