Unidentified melanistic Snake in Cantabria, Spain

[serendipity]

Looks an awful lot like a black racer to me!

[Grimn]

I saw one of these today, May 31st 2010, on the street. I was driving from Zurgena, to, La Alfouquia (northern Almeria) over the viaduct of the Zaramosa River. It was about 1 and 1 half meters, black (and silvery when it moved) Today was warm 34 degrees. I slowed down to get a better look, but it was quite fast and went over the edge. I've looked at other websites to identify it, but can't find any photos, interesting.