Snakes from Northern Alabama are considered Eastern Black Kingsnakes (L.g.nigra), at least based on the traditional taxonomy of L. getula.
Here's a range map of the older taxonomy -

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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
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Snakes from Northern Alabama are considered Eastern Black Kingsnakes (L.g.nigra), at least based on the traditional taxonomy of L. getula.
Here's a range map of the older taxonomy -

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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas
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