Well, not so cute as a deer...this watersnake was sunning beside a pond and seen this weekend.  The boldy is perhaps 1.5 inches thick in the middle section. These are not venemous but if unable to slip away will bite and may leave a mark on the skin.The law makes it illegal to harm or keep alive or any part of wild animals which are not legally hunted, including this snake. Kill it and face $1000 fine where we saw this one.