If it looks like the snake shown here http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/fl-guide/crotalusadamanteus.htm it's a rattlesnake that lost it's rattle in an accident or fight, or it's still quite young & hasn't properly grown it's rattle.

ps be careful :D

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