On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:16:54 -0700, Oren wrote in


On Wed, 17 Sep 2014 01:50:39 -0500, CRNG
wrote:

Sorry, I should have posted location. Yes, I am in Alabama, but my
daughter lives near Tampa Bay, which is where the snake was found.

http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/identification/snake-id-q21/

"Your snake could be a juvenile Eastern Racer, Coluber constrictor.
There are three kinds that live in Florida. Click 'Yes' to find out
more about them." ??

How long was the snake?

It was about 12" long. From browsing the above link (good on,
thanks!), I'm guessing an Eastern Racer.
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