Found baby snake - Mom wants to kill - what species??

[Goat_Walker]

So I found this little cutie when i was out weeding - What species? if it isnt venomous then its safe to be released , but my neighbors all have small children and we would not feel comfortable releasing a dangerous critter - DO NOT POST NEGATIVE ABOUT THIS. I know that snakes have their purposes but this one was by my mom's bedroom door.

 

[redhen]

I dont know what kind it is.. but it looks safe to me.
it dosent have a triangle head...

 

[elmo]

I don't know. I found a similar size snake in our pool. I fished it out and released it. The second time, I fished it out and dropped it next to one of my hens. She slurped it up like a noodle.

 

[dawg53]

Non venomous.

 

[oldchickenlady]

I don't know what it is either, but you could take it to some woods away from your house to keep your mom happy.

 

[ruby]

looks like a common rat snake. take away from the house and turn it loose. if it comes back or you find more (scary) take it at least 5 miles away.

 

[city kid farm]

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I agree. Rat snake and not dangerous. Good luck finding a better environment for the little guy!

 

[Godsgrl]

You've stumped me on this one, I have no idea. What a pretty guy, and looks to be non-venomous as well. I have an email in to my boss at the zoo, when she replies, I'll let you know what the consensus is.

 

[Goat_Walker]

Im used to finding 6 - 7 ft rat snakes. This guy was so light that i just have no idea what he is.

 

[Finn's Mom]

Rat snake. We have lots of those around here. My husband's brother has always said they keep away the other bad snakes, and in truth, the only other kind we've seen here are harmless garters, besides the rat snakes. Take him away from your house and fill up any holes they might be snuggling into around the house. He might have friends, since he's so young. Woods are great, as long as your nearest neighbor doesn't live in them!