It is highly questionable that this snake was more scared of me than I was of it. We both moved pretty fast. I live in the suburban Chicago area.
2006-06-30 16:07:53 · 5 answers · asked by Merrie S 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Most likely a garter snake. They are quite common in this area.
2006-06-30 16:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by Brian C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like somebody dumped a pet. I don't know what you mean by lengthwise, but if the stripes were like rings around the snake's body, it could have been a coral snake or a king snake. Coral snakes are venomous, while king snakes are not.
2006-06-30 23:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by celery_endaliel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if it may be a hog nose or common cow snake. Call your local extension office and describe the snake. They should be able to answer your questions and possibly send out a agent to relocate it without harm.
2006-06-30 23:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by Joyce D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is what we as kids called a stripped water racer.It is harmless and very,very pretty.
2006-06-30 23:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by asmikeocsit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take it to your local humaine society and ask them what to do with it! they might even take it!
2006-06-30 23:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by pupluver0092 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋