Well, from what you described, and the location as well, I'd say it is indeed an Eastern Coachwhip(Masticophis f.flagellum).

This photo clearly shows that Eastern Coachwhips can, and do exhibit a creamy/beige ventral surface. Also any of the other limited brown colored snake(s) in that area are much thicker in the neck region, and have a smaller less distict head in comparison to their body(e.g. adult mole Kingsnake), as they can many times typically display a solid brown coloration when they become older as well.

If it was dullish dark gray, or black, then I'd say it was a Black Racer. But from your description, I would say that it is indeed an Eastern Coachwhip.


best regards, ~Doug

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