What kind of snake is this? (metro Atlanta, GA)

13 years ago

Hi Everyone,

Wondered if anyone would be kind enough to help me identify the snake in the picture....I've seen a couple of these in the back yard over the last few years (they have always been small; babies I assume).

We have a very nosy beagle, and I'm worried he's going to get bit, and would feel better if I knew what these were. I don't know if you can tell by the picture, but the snake is probably a baby...maybe 8" when stretched out, and maybe a cm in diameter at it's thickest point.

I think if you click on the picture, it will zoom in for a better view.

Any help would really be appreciated!!!

Thanks!

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Comments (4)

wayne_mo
13 years ago
It is a Midland Brown Snake. They are small and harmless. The ones you are seeing are adults. Adults are only around 7 to 10 inches long.
bobl2
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks a lot Wayne; that makes me feel a LOT better!!

My beagle was in the back yard about 10 minutes ago, with his snout shoved down a small hole....lol.

Thanks again!!
wayne_mo
13 years ago
You're welcome!
shirlygirl
13 years ago
i have , what i now know to be a black racer snake, that has been coming up into my back porch for the last 3 days in a row, the last time he came right up to my sliding glass doors and actually sat up like a cobra does and waved back and forth as it looked like it was looking under my coutch, they have sorta big eyes , i know they are not posion but that was so creepy to see this, but why does it keep coming back, i heard it might be looking to lay eggs or somthing and once that is done they will always return to the same place, any truth to this? thanks