Can anyone ID this snake?

[Pydpiper]

I just pulled it from someones basement, not sure if it is an escaped pet or a snake native to Here, south west Ontario.
About a foot long, pinky size in diameter. Didn't strike when I grabbed it, but wound around me pretty darn quick.
Thanks!

[Brenjen]

Looks like what is called a "corn snake" to me. Not aggressive & is beneficial in the control of rodents.

[TB]

I agree it's a corn snake but not common in southern Ont

[Brenjen]

Looks like an eastern milk snake too me.

Could be, some variations of both the corn & milk snake are very similar in appearance according to google images; the corn snake is a constrictor...is the milk snake?

[sumner4991]

Looks like a corn snake or a close relative. Some people keep them as pets. That's probably why it didn't strike at you, instead gave you a big hug.

Take good care of it.

[TPM]

I agree with Eastern Milk Snake. I would expect a Corn Snake to be a bit larger in diameter.

[weezy]

Looks like a baby corn snake or dark phase milk snake.I have 2 milk snakes and 4 corns snakes but all are color morphs so I cant really compare to that one.

[lscha]

You mean that banded one or the big silvery one right next to it?????

[lscha]

Here's one of our shy Massasauga Rattlers.

[sumner4991]

Does your snake bite?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXn2QVipK2o

[crazyfarmer]

Here's one of our shy Massasauga Rattlers.

did he eat a banana?

[lscha]

did he eat a banana?

He ate a frog. I can post a picture of what happened when he got nervous but you don't want to see that.

[awshucks]

I just pulled it from someones basement, not sure if it is an escaped pet or a snake native to Here, south west Ontario.
About a foot long, pinky size in diameter. Didn't strike when I grabbed it, but wound around me pretty darn quick.
Thanks!

Lucky you! We have coral snakes here but many more like your pic. I can never remember the damn saying, but it's "Red to yellow, kill a fellow; red to black, venom lack"

Makes me chuckle, I recently followed a corn snakes progress off my deck w/ S&W .357 w/ rat shot while the kid looked it up on the puter. I keep 3 chambers w/ the real deal and 3 for snakes. Highly recommend CCI .357 rat shot!

The snake was lucky he was faster than it was, lol. I hate the damn things w/ a passion, but let the non venomous live.

[chris4570]

That is definately a milk snake Pyd. We don't have wild corn snakes living in Ontario.

I've caught many milk snakes in these areas. They are harmless, but often vibrate their tail(suggesting a rattlesnake). They are one of my favourite snakes.

[bob1961]

that is an eastern milk snake, i used to breed them..........bob

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