I found a snake in my backyard but not sure what kind.. can you help?

Question

I was playing soccer in my backyard when I noticed a black thing in the yard. It almost looked like a worm but it was much fater and longer. It was not big, but I'm not sure how long because my mom most of ran it over with the lawn mower. I was about the size of a childs shoe lace. It was all black until I tured it over and noticed its stomach was bright yellow with these black dots on the yellow. I believe it isnt a garden snake but I'm not sure. Please help me find out what kind this snake is. It could have been a baby snake too. Thank you.

Answer 1

sounds like a Michigan ring-neck snake.  Google it and see if that's what it was...

Answer 2

it was probaly a blcak racer

Answer 3

It was probably a  hatchling speckled Kingsnake,a very beautiful snake.Did your mother kill it,then? What a shame,as they are harmless and eat poisonous snakes. They are black with yellow speckles and a yellow belly.

http://www.zooomr.com/photos/screek/3636...

Answer 4

well it isnt a garden snake but it wazz probably a cotton mouth but im not shure

Answer 5

I think its a Michigan ring-neck snake,its non-venomous(not pousinous) its harmless! It will only bite if you harm it.

     Here is how it looks:

http://images.google.com/images?q=Michig...

    I saw one simmalar in my garden.

Answer 6

actually depends on where you live. it could be a garden snake they come in many colors.but it sounds like a cotton mouth (water moccasin).easiest way to tell if is venomous is to look at the shape of its head.

Answer 7

Probably a ringneck snake - I love 'em!.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michiganher...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jpixelpeasa...

EDIT

By the way, what most people refer to as a "garden snake" is actually a "garter snake".

Answer 8

A Python

Answer 9

You should call animal control