At the time, this was one of the largest snakes I had ever seen in the wild. It was a thrilling find for a budding herper. He handled like an absolute gentleman.
Is it too far gone to ID? Looks like a light dorsal stripe, belly MAY have had spots which are now faded, divided anal plate?, head pattern slightly visible. It was less than two feet long.
I can’t come up with a species with these clues.
5 or 6 individuals
Quivira NWR, KS
Location is private to dissuade poaching.
Found alive. Did not disturb.