snake ID

[snakekid6996]

Caught two snakes of the same species today.
Let the bigger one go and am keeping the small one for a few days.
I have no idea what species he/she is though.
Is light gray/brown in color with darker brown colored strattles
I think it has a checkered belly but I can't get a good look right now.
Caught them in the fort Wayne/Leo area in Indiana
Does anyone have any idea what species this is?
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/IMAG0668_zpsfud7xaac.jpg (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/tlppkp12/media/IMAG0668_zpsfud7xaac.jpg.html)

[snakekid6996]

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/IMAG0666_zpssffrqal4.jpg (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/tlppkp12/media/IMAG0666_zpssffrqal4.jpg.html)

[snakekid6996]

Water snake maybe?

[Jim Smith]

It looks almost exactly like the little water snake I caught today and released. I agree with your guess, it is a water snake.

[snakekid6996]

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/IMAG0669_zpsfbsj5has.jpg (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/tlppkp12/media/IMAG0669_zpsfbsj5has.jpg.html)
Here's his enclosure for the next week or so, then I'll walk hm back and release him where a found him
It's a 10gallon with a 60W heat lamp on top

[drumcrush]

Northern watersnake?Nerodia sipedon?

[aaron_cg]

Looks like a blotched water snake to me?

[StudentoReptile]

midland or northern water snake

[infernalis]

midland or northern water snake

I concur, that species is all over the place on my property.

[sharthun]

I'm glad that the harmless water snakes are getting some attention! Very cool and misunderstood.

[snakekid6996]

He TORE up the tank :p
Moss was everywhere and his water dish full of dirt.
He is VERY active and seems a little more curious, but is still a bit easily startled.
I held him for about 10mins without any strikes today.
Just redid his tank and he's already burrowing under the moss and swimming in his new water dish I added (put in a bigger water dish for him to soak in and enjoy)
Going to enjoy his company for one more night then let him go tomorrow evening
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/IMAG0696_zpsnvmfbc5m.jpg (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/tlppkp12/media/IMAG0696_zpsnvmfbc5m.jpg.html)

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/IMAG0692_zpsklzariuz.jpg (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/tlppkp12/media/IMAG0692_zpsklzariuz.jpg.html)

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s437/tlppkp12/IMAG0691_zps2r62gi2h.jpg (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/tlppkp12/media/IMAG0691_zps2r62gi2h.jpg.html)

[StudentoReptile]

I set-up mine more like I would like a small aquatic turtle: water in the majority of the tank with a small submersible filter, and a few areas to get out and bask. As with yours, he definitely uses every inch of it.

[snakekid6996]

It's only took about an hour before all the dirt and moss has been burrowed through again and the water I just put in is already dirty again xD he is a very active snake

[IW17]

I thinks it's amazing how your temporary housing looks better than most people permanent enclosures. Good job.

[Mikoh4792]

I thinks it's amazing how your temporary housing looks better than most people permanent enclosures. Good job.

+1

I really like the look of that enclosure

[snakekid6996]

Let him go yesterday afternoon,
Gunna Miss him, but I'm sure he's much happier :)