Mr. Dad Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 ....earlier and I find this: Anyway to ID it from the shed? Where's Otter when ya need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryperStalker Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm going with common garter snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravioli Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Relax. It's a belt. Hello Japan? Connect me to Godzilla please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dad Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm going with common garter snake. Darn... I thought it may be time to hire my brother in-law to paint my basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4walleye Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Looks to be from a Rattlin copper bottomed moccassin,very deadly and remains invisable for 3 weeks after shedding it's skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffT Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 It's time to call the exterminator. Why take chances? You gotta sleep sometimes, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettyjockey18 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 my wife would already be staying at her mothers house... my 3 boys would have torn the basement apart looking for the critter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVskeetshooter Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 ....earlier and I find this: Attachment 180118 Anyway to ID it from the shed? Where's Otter when ya need him? Since it is the house, it is most likely a black snake. They climb walls and come in through small openings and even unused chimneys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken r Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Since it is the house, it is most likely a black snake. They climb walls and come in through small openings and even unused chimneys. Black snakes are known to be aggressive. If you see it, grab it and throw it at the bear. Could be a real smackdown! (geez- you got alot of critter issues huh?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dad Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Since it is the house, it is most likely a black snake. They climb walls and come in through small openings and even unused chimneys. Great..... I guess I'll google them up..... Non viper....say yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBHarvey Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 black rat snake - loves basements non-viper constrictor I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Its a copper waste pipe, dude. You're getting sleepy. ....very sleepy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dad Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 They get pretty big too I just found out.....and 'act agressive' I guess I'll open the back doors later and move some stuff around.....maybe it'll take off if it's still down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Williams Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Yep, black rat snake. I'd be surprised if it's still hanging around, though. They move around a good bit and if you don't have rats and mice, it'll try to find a better hunting grounds. No telling how long that shed has been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dad Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm down there pretty regular and didn't notice it.....that don't mean it wasn't there but my tool box is near there so I'm over on that side pretty often......we get a mouse now and then but aren't over run....we have them cave crickets too which may be a food source for a garter I guess.....these things shed in late October/early November?....I figured they'd be laying low which is another reason I guess it could be an old shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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