Snake found in backyard?????

Question

i found a snake in my backyard, it looks like a python.lol im not a snake expert. its head is yellowish and when i came close to it it rattled its rail at me. i am pretty sure it wasnt a rattlesnake but like i said iam not a snake expert

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm203/cssnipez/weirsnake.jpg

thanks for the help

Answer 1

definetly looks to me like u have a bull snake

heres a pic that i found looks like a deadringer:)

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...

Answer 2

def a fox snake. good snake to have around they kill rodents and keep harmful snakes away. they can bite(harmless) if harrassed but usually stay away.

Answer 3

Looks like i was a bull snake to me but be careful they can still bite.

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Answer 4

It is a fox snake. I'm assuming you're in the midwest or close to it. It looks very similar to a bullsnake as many people have guessed, but the markings are different.

http://www.herpnet.net/Minnesota-Herpeto...

Answer 5

If it was a rattle snake it would coil up when you aproach it. It's probably a bull snake.

Answer 6

definatly not a rattler.

looks like a bull snake.

Answer 7

Great photo.. I could be wrong but it looks like a gopher snake or a fox snake.

Answer 8

dude im a herpitoligigst in training thats abull snake. if im wrong sorry im in training

Answer 9

If the snake is still there the next day I suggest that you call animal control. But if you want to find out about it you should only go near it with unexposed skin (jeans, sneakers/boots, long-sleeved shirt, and maybe gloves.) If you notice that it does have a rattle then stay far away from it. If it doesn't then it's probably harmless, but you should still be careful.