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help needed to identify this snake and possible solution?

masshomeownermasshomeowner Posts: 10
in Problem solving

So while working on my garden and mulching, I saw this good size snake enjoying the sun. I would like to think this is a garter snake which every known information claims is harmless.

looks little different than garter snake though. I have kids who obviously are running all over the place. Even if this is garter snake I would like to move it away as humanely as possible. Have no plans to kill it

can someone help me identifying and suggestion ?

Its the head and nostrils which makes me think this may not be a garter snake ?

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Last edited: 24 June 2016 18:25:38

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445

    Hi masshomeowner

    most of us are UK and Europe based, not familiar with garter snakes, sorry



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • masshomeownermasshomeowner Posts: 10

    that makes sense image

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garter_snake

    apparently one of the most common snakes found in residential areas

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143

    The fact that it's eye covering has misted over indicates that it's about to shed it's skin.  It may well move on after that has happened.

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    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • masshomeownermasshomeowner Posts: 10

    that's correct Dave...don't know much about their cycles but that has been happening quite often I think. found two relatively new and completely intact snake skins in the garden...don't think that the dude is planning to move anywhere though

  • karen paulkaren paul Posts: 230

    It definitely looks like a garter or ribbon snake, neither of which pose any threat. Dovefromabove is right in that it is about to shed its skin.  t It will likely just move on but the British Herpetological Society may be able to put you in touch with someone local or advise you if needed. I myself would love such an amazing find in my garden because I love reptiles but I can understand those that find them less endeering.

  • masshomeownermasshomeowner Posts: 10
    karen paul says:

    It definitely looks like a garter or ribbon snake, neither of which pose any threat. Dovefromabove is right in that it is about to shed its skin.  t It will likely just move on but the British Herpetological Society may be able to put you in touch with someone local or advise you if needed. I myself would love such an amazing find in my garden because I love reptiles but I can understand those that find them less endeering.

    See original post

     so far with every possible research I can do...yes garter snake...non-venomous and harmless. just that I don't like reptiles and snakes in particular

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