Surprise Baby Snake

[jarradw]

So I was sitting at my desk reading the forums and my cat comes up to me with something in her mouth. Not uncommon so I reach down to see what it is and if she wants to play fetch and this is what she gives me.



And next to a quarter to give it perspective:



Any guesses to what kind it is? I am searching now, I have an idea but I want to make sure. I suppose I will let it go outside but I am very curious as to where it came in from. I think it must be hiding under my basement.

[Lupe]

Looks kinda like a garter snake

[SpartaDog]

Definitely a garter baby. I'm gonna say checkered or Eastern...but I don't know my garters that well so I could be wrong. Cute lil bugger, though. Gonna keep em?

[SinisterSerpents]

Looks like an eastern garter.

[jarradw]

Not going to keep him. He sneaks out of every cage I have I put him in the "cave" under my basement. Doesnt get too cold there and lots of little things to eat. There is a way out too :-p

[mechnut450]

yeah a garter they pretty much the main snake in a our area. unless near a pond.

[shelliebear]

He's a cutie.

[Boanerges]

Nice of your cat to see if you wanted it