Lindsay is an English surname, originally derived from the territory of Lindsey in Lincolnshire, from the Old English toponym Lindesege  Lindum Isle, i.e. marshlands of Lincoln .n the late 19th century, the surname gave rise to the given name Lindsay (and variants Lindsey, Lyndsy, etc.) in the United States, at first as a male given name, and since the mid-20th century increasingly as a female given name.
This snake looks much like the black rat snake, with a black body and white chin. However, black racers are usually smaller, and tend to have more white markings than rat snakes. Juveniles are white to gray with brown or black spots.
According to FCPS.edu, the most common black snake with yellow stripes is the eastern garter snake. This snake has a broad range and is found throughout most of North America, especially in the Southeast. Continue Reading.