הזיהויים של herpingwestusa

sunning in the parking lot at 5:30pm, had what looked like an old injury to lower spine before vent. probably about 12-13 inches total length

I know nothing about the fishes in the area, putting this as the placeholder because it’s the only fish observation from this pond

Small snake med iridescent brown pointed tail and nose wont strike no fangs seems to be harmless but dont want my son to mess with it until i know for sure

Stripes on back, spots on legs?

Found in gutter on first real rain of the season. Moved out of road.