Snake??

On our way back from baseball practice last night, I drove over a snake in the middle of the road!!  I turned around and parked on the shoulder, took out my camera, and took a picture!  I was so glad to be in the car!!  This snake was not too far off the walking path near the nature center.  Wonder if he escaped from somewhere or if someone let him go??  I have no idea how he got there, but I was completely fascinated watching him.  The cars would drive quickly past and he would open his mouth and hiss at them.  A few cars went past and then one drove right over him and that was the end of the snake.  :(  I hope there aren't any other snakes anywhere near this area!!

Pretty decent size!