Help needs - identify snake

[massguy]

Hi I am new to this forum.

Recently found this snake in my front yard and curious as to what action to take ..let it be, get snake removal service or simply use products to repel them away from front yard. I live in western massachusetts, have kids who play in the yard so obvious concerns


- what snake is this
- is it poisonous or even harmful
- is it worth hiring a snake removal service and get it (or them??) removed


thanks in advance