Well, here it is. From "Rat Snakes A Hobbyest's Guide to Elaphe and Kin", about Elaphe Osoleta (I know, old taxonomy)...

"All the subspecies can be distinguished by the absence of a complete "spearpoint" on the head (even in juveniles).

The pictures in the book of the Great Plains Rat Snake match exactly. Soo, its not a black rat snake, but a Great Plains Rat Snake! How 'bout that?!?!?

Thanks John!!!

Steve