I'm a wildlife rehab volunteer but don't know much about snakes. I've seen a good number of snakes around my house, but I've never seen anything like this guy in Michigan before. I know our only venomous snake is the Missassauga Rattlesnake, and this guy seems harmless. I'm just really curious to know what this beautiful guy is. I've seen Butler's and Common Garter Snakes, Northern Water Snakes, and Missassauga Rattlesnakes around/in my house before. I have been unable to find a good photo that resembles this, though. And my wildlife books are all packed away, unfortunately. Any ideas? Could it be a garter in an orange/brown morph??