Is this a rattlesnake?

fsk · 09-30-16, 11:43 AM

Hello, I just moved to an area where there are a lot of snakes and animals. I found this guy on my back door mat. He was trying to attack me as I took these pics. I didn't see a rattle on the tail. It looked like the tail just tapered off but I didn't get a good look. The snake is about 2-3 feet long. Can anyone identify this snake? Thank you.

Captain837 · 09-30-16, 12:54 PM

From the limited view of the pictures I would say Bull snake however it could be a number of species. Where are you located? The region you live in may be helpful in narrowing it down without getting better pictures.

eminart · 09-30-16, 01:15 PM

Firstly, looks like he's just coiled up hoping not to be eaten rather than "attacking" anything.

Secondly, I agree with Captain, it looks like it's probably a bull or gopher snake, but hard to tell from the photos and no location known.

Albert Clark · 09-30-16, 01:36 PM

Yep. I third that! Pituophis catenifer s.

FWK · 09-30-16, 01:59 PM

My money is on San Diego Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer annectens). Location would be helpful. It is definitely a Gopher Snake, it is harmless. They are great snakes to have around, they eat a lot of rodents.

Bandit · 09-30-16, 07:06 PM

With the crowd on this. Looks like a Gopher snake to me.