Help with snake ID?

[NHT3]

This has taken up residence in my garage. Chased him out but he returned. Not sure what it's thinking but I would like to know if I need to just relocate or whack it. Thanks

 

[johntheplinker]

Rat snake. One of the good guys. He's keeping your mouse population down. If it was me, I'd let him stay.

 

[klausm]

Rat snake. One of the good guys. He's keeping your mouse population down. If it was me, I'd let him stay.

welcome him in, unlike a cat he does not need a litter box and will not MEOW if you don't feed him in a timely fashion exactly what he wants

 

[NHT3]

Rat snake. One of the good guys. He's keeping your mouse population down. If it was me, I'd let him stay.

Thanks, that's what I assumed from looking at him and internet pics but always a good idea to get another opinion. I don't have any mice in my garage and I have several acres of woods adjoining my property in the back.. Not sure I want him living in the garage. He is parked in the bottom of the garage door and when I put it up to get the mower out the door dumped him in the driveway, it was a little unnerving for a moment. Hopefully he will vacate on his own if not I'll relocate him to the woods and hope he doesn't return.

 

[mark40sw]

based on johntheplinker ID above,

"Eastern rat snakes benefit people by controlling populations of mice and rats. Rat snakes are also popular as pets due to their calm demeanor."

https://cosleyzoo.org/eastern-rat-snake/

 

[Leadeye]

Probably cooler in your garage that outside, I have the same problem here. I check the outside of the door to see if they are waiting just outside and run them off before opening the door.

 

[NHT3]

I appreciate all the input.. He was gone at 9 this morning but when I got back home about noon he was napping in the same spot as yesterday?? I guess I'll let him hang around since it appears putting him in the woods wouldn't solve the problem. Can't have another dependent around here without a name so he's going to be Rocky and as long as he doesn't mess with me and can live with being dumped when I get the mower out every week or so he can stay till he winters.

 

[bgcatty]

Now if only that rat snake could gobble up a few Democrats the USA would be a better place!

 

[bgcatty]

Now if only that rat snake could gobble up a few Democrats the USA would be a better place!

 

[Methane Herder]

Now if only that rat snake could gobble up a few Democrats the USA would be a better place!

W.W.S.P.D


MH

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Definitely a beneficial snake to have around. Completely harmless to people even if you startled them. I've got some King snakes at my lake house that I see every now and then. A couple garter snakes in the woods and tons of water snakes obviously.

Also found a bullsnake nesting last year and it rattles its tail in leaves and sounds just like a real rattlesnake.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Definitely a beneficial snake to have around. Completely harmless to people even if you startled them. I've got some King snakes at my lake house that I see every now and then. A couple garter snakes in the woods and tons of water snakes obviously.

Also found a bullsnake nesting last year and it rattles its tail in leaves and sounds just like a real rattlesnake.

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Cute baby king snake.

 

[Expat]

Looks like another bunch Cobras to me.

 

[Ballstater98]

Once s/he eliminates the food source, it will move on.

 

[Bassat]

Now if only that rat snake could gobble up a few Democrats the USA would be a better place!

Even rat snakes have standards.

 

[klausm]

I have found water snakes to be of bad disposition and temper

 

[bgcatty]

I have found water snakes to be of bad disposition and temper

Good! Use them against democrats!

 

[Bassat]

Good! Use them against democrats!

Maybe, just maybe, water snakes are of ill temper BECAUSE THEY ARE DEMOCRATS.

 

[NHT3]

Today's resting spot.. Now I know how he ended up in the driveway when I put the door up to get the mower out.

 

[Aszerigan]

We have a 6’ black snake that visits our chicken coop about once a week. I donate an egg or two for the company. He’s a good old dude.