This is possibly a Black Kingsnake with Speckled coloration. Apparently the populations in this area often resemble Speckled Kings and it's hard to tell. Would appreciate any experts' opinions on which this may be.
Padre island kangaroo rat, a friend of mine took photos of the animals before bed, woke up to a tracks circling around my tent
DOR adult male. No stomach contents from external exam. Retained some dry shed skin on tail tip. TL: 25.75 inches (648 mm). Tail: ~4 inches (102 mm). With Eric C. Timaeus, Sr. Retained for deposit. GTS 4520.