I found this striking water snake at Pea Island Wildlife Refuge, Cape Hatteras. I'm unsure of the identity--Carolina Water Snake and Outer Banks Kingsnake are the two likeliest suspects.
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![[Water Snake]](/gallery/reptiles_and_amphibians/snakes/water_snake.jpg "Water Snake")
