2007-01-28 04:48:23 · 14 answers · asked by Ron P 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yep, if you're in North America, it's a ringneck snake, there are several subspecies, but general description is the same. It's probably not a baby either, the largest variety of ringneck snakes only get to about 20 inches or so, and that's -HUGE-. And yes, there are other black and yellow snakes around, but none of them have that pretty yellow to reddish gradient on their belly. (some types have little half-moons down the center of their belly too.) These are completely harmless snakes, and believe it or not, rather simple to keep if you have a steady supply of nonpoisoned earthworms, grubs, and other things from under rocks.
I've kept several of these, but always get to the point that I feel they'd be happier out in the yard, so off they go, but setting up terrarriums for them is fun, and it's amazing how big of an earthworm they can gulp down. They're highly underappreciated in the reptile world as far as I'm concerned, people are looking for big, flashy snakes, and here's this beautiful, beautiful snake that hides under rocks and no one gives another thought to.
They're also commonly found in swimming pools, they go looking for a drink and can't get back out.
Anyway, I'm rambling on about one of my favorites. I'll stop now.
2007-01-28 09:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a ringneck snake it's not poisonous but it can bite, DO NOT kill it just let it go chances are it will not come back. But you may have a rodent problem that may be why it came inside, besides the heat of you laundry room.
2007-01-28 06:37:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a harmless ringneck snake (depending on where you live). Please don't kill it. Herd it into a box or other enclosed container and take it outside. I wouldn't advise picking it up unless you have POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED the snake. It sounds completely harmless. But treat all unidentified snakes as though they were dangerous.
2007-01-28 04:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by sublimetranscendental 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard that a vet can identify snakes....hum. a specialty? Most city buildings -chambers of commerce has a listing of regional inhabitants of the area.
2007-01-29 11:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont conserve the snake if you dont like it! if you let it loose outside, it will make more, and youll have more of the same snake which you don't need. There are plenty of snakes out there. I'm not sure what kind of snake it is, im sorry.. im just leaving you some help with some comments that you recieved.
2007-01-28 05:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by x3lilshorty1828 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Take it to the vet in case it is hurt.Like they have been saying don't think it is poisons but don't touch it in case. Maybe look it upon the net.Dont know if this will help http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/a_closer_look_at_wildlife/snakes/
2007-01-28 05:39:53 · answer #6 · answered by cod10cd 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i dont know what you are asking bu you just found a harmless ringneck snake. just let him go, they are great pest control.
2007-01-28 04:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by prxlykos 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ringneck snake
2007-01-28 05:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by animalhouser07 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off dont touch it. It could be dangerus. What region do you live in, so we can indentfy the snake?
2007-01-28 04:53:35 · answer #9 · answered by OutdoorsMan 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Is it this?
http://www.fcps.edu/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/northern_ringneck_snake.htm
2007-01-28 06:51:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋