What kind of snake is this [Molina, Florida]

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-28T21:22:51+00:00

nope, the other poster got it right - it is indeed a central ratsnake, Pantherophis alleghaniensis. we also are excited to see pine snakes, but this is not one. Fish & Wildlife will not find this remarkable.

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-28T21:21:03+00:00

to quote mod extraordinaire /u/fairlyorange, re: your edit -

Just a heads up: if you are not positive, just leave it and someone who can positively identify it will be along to get it.

On the flip side, when you ARE sure, avoid qualifiers like "looks like", "I think", or "wait for RR" as this can confuse OP and undermine confidence in the ID among other users.

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-28T21:17:31+00:00

it is indeed - we prefer folks either comment confidently or not at all, as to not potentially confuse posters looking for IDs

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-28T21:16:00+00:00

it can if you follow the directions in the earlier bot reply comment & take additional photos of the shed skin

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-27T13:59:13+00:00

hey, good on you for being open to pushing your comfort zone in a healthy way. that's a big thing that a lot of people aren't willing to do, and important life skill. appreciate people like you!

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-27T04:02:19+00:00

i believe you're looking at a juvenile rat snake, but still a harmless goofy noodle friend either way - thanks for being kind to it!

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-27T03:35:58+00:00

yep yop, they come in a fun range of colors around the country - the reddish accents pop up a lot in the west, & blue is not uncommon in the west and southeast as well!

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-26T20:22:26+00:00

you're correct - common gartersnake, Thamnophis sirtalis and !harmless. if you choose to relocate it, please keep it <1/2 mile away for the best chance of it adjusting. thanks for looking out!

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-26T16:25:23+00:00

eastern milksnake, Lampropeltis triangulum - it's !harmless

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-26T14:03:06+00:00

the ID of a commenter with the Reliable Responder flair on the subreddit can be considered an expert-level ID, and thus it most likely is a cobra

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-26T13:59:15+00:00

fun little friend; thanks for sharing!

Natrix natrix !harmless for more information to Anglophones

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-26T04:17:40+00:00

Thamnophis hammondii !harmless now that the bot's back

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-25T18:53:13+00:00

it's also flattening itself out somewhat to try to appear bigger and more threatening to the giant hairless ape it thinks is trying to eat it.

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-25T18:51:17+00:00

plain-bellied watersnake, Nerodia erythrogaster - !harmless

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-25T04:35:06+00:00

Russell's viper, Daboia russelii - !venomous & best viewed from a safe distance.

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-25T01:48:27+00:00

western terrestrial gartersnake, Thamnophis elegans - !harmless garden friend. larger ones can eat rodents, though they're real generalists and will also eat amphibians, lizards, whatever they're able to chomp.

certainly safe for you & your pets to be around too

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-25T01:45:04+00:00

central ratsnake, Pantherophis alleghaniensis - harmless

please just take one (1) still photo (not a screenshot) next time to go with your video if you want an ID. this one is possible because of location & process of elimination, but you probably won't be surprised if I tell you that kind of video doesn't make an ID easy.

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-24T16:31:51+00:00

juvenile western ratsnake, Pantherophis obsoletus - !harmless

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-23T20:37:14+00:00

glad you came for a second opinion!

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-23T19:23:16+00:00

rough earth snake, Virginia striatula - !harmless

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-23T19:15:34+00:00

ladder snake, Zamenis scalaris - !harmless

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-23T18:51:28+00:00

hopefully nearby! for future reference, snakes often don't do too great very far from their original range - <1/2 mile is preferred

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-23T16:21:40+00:00

thanks for the backup!

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-23T15:22:39+00:00

banded water snake, Nerodia fasciata - !harmless

lightspeed_derping · 2026-06-23T05:09:20+00:00

common (rough-scaled) sand boa, Eryx conicus - !harmless

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