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Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis
About 1.5 feet in length and just beautiful little guy. Didn't run away just sniffed with tongue. Coaxed him into wooded area gently with stick.
To see a side by side comparison of the two suggested species look here http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcwetboy/27... Note especially the head markings.