another please identify this post

[tompcan]

I'm hoping someone here can identity this snake. It's been ganging out in my flower beds this spring. I'm not looking to hurt it, just have it relocated if it's venomous.

[FWK]

Tiny picture is tiny! Fortunately that hood is unmistakable, it is an Eastern Hognose. It is harmless.

[prairiepanda]

I agree looks like eastern hognose. If it wasn't hooding we'd definitely need a larger picture though! He won't do you any harm. They just like to bluff.

[tompcan]

I was thinking as much. Good to hear from snake enthusiasts though. He's all hooded out because my dogs had him cornered before I took the pic. I'm hoping he remembers I saved his life today and eats some tree rats...

[reptiledude987]

I dont know how you guys can tell that from the picture I can hardly see the thing lol

[prairiepanda]

Yeah, there's almost nothing to see but if you zoom in you can see the head and neck, and the patterning on the hood is a dead giveaway.