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Anonymous wrote:They can get in under a closed door.

+1 We have seen these a couple times in our basement. They come under the door— I know this because one got stuck once! We really need to replace the door but just haven’t gotten around to it.

You can add weather proofing to the bottom of your door.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you say rat trap do you mean a glue trap? These are cruel and inhumane. The snake is harmless, please don't kill it.

+1

Please do not put down glue traps to try to catch this snake. They are so cruel and the snake is totally harmless.

It’s a snake. Don’t really care that it’s cruel

Did a snake make fun of your outfit in grade school or something? Seriously, these are beautiful, smart, feeling, living creatures. Most of them in this area (including the one OP described) are completely harmless to humans and beneficial to the environment.

Re glue traps, I have used them for mice, but monitored them closely and used olive oil to release the mouse outside right away. For snakes, though, just getting caught in the glue usually irreparably damages their skin and leads to death. If you don't like snakes, fine, but find someone to relocate them instead of killing them. Lots of folks will do this for free.

Anonymous wrote:Most snakes will not harm you, OP. Leave them to kill your mice and rats. Evidently you have some!

This. Snakes follow prey. They are in your basement because you have mice. If you get rid of the snakes, make sure you get rid of the mice because mice are more harmful than snakes

I would be thrilled to have a rat snake in my basement--they are harmless and eat rodents. But, if you want him gone, call this guy: http://www.snake-removal.com/Washington-DC-DC.html

Anonymous wrote:When you say rat trap do you mean a glue trap? These are cruel and inhumane. The snake is harmless, please don't kill it.

+100

Mice will gnaw off their own legs. Snakes starve to death. These things should be illegal.

https://worldanimalfoundation.org/advocate/how-to-help-animals/params/post/1280858/glue-traps-are-inhumane

Anonymous wrote:It is a baby black rat snake. The babies have a ring around the neck that goes away when they are adults. They hatch in August. Any tiny hole, gap in a door or window, will do for an entry. Capturing them resolves the immediate problem, but they'll be back next year if you don't seal the holes.

Omg, this is so not true.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you say rat trap do you mean a glue trap? These are cruel and inhumane. The snake is harmless, please don't kill it.

+1

Please do not put down glue traps to try to catch this snake. They are so cruel and the snake is totally harmless.

It’s a snake. Don’t really care that it’s cruel

Anonymous wrote:Could be worse, OP, We found a juvenile copperhead in our backyard the other day.

Yi-eeks.

That is a WHOLE OTHER DISCUSSION. It's that time of year, but still...

Most snakes will not harm you, OP. Leave them to kill your mice and rats. Evidently you have some!

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like an adult ring necked snake. Totally non-venomous, can't even bite. Prefers damp areas inside and outside the house. Usually found in basements or near pipes.

Release outside the house in a wooded shaded area.

Adorable, actually.

I find it hard to believe all of you would just let this snake rock on in your basement. I’m not suggesting you kill it but I’d also try to catch it and kick it out. My basement is finished though so it’s my kids’ playroom..

I have snakes phobia and saw a baby snake in the basement but it disappeared when they I tried to move it with a stick. How can I make it get back out side if still somewhere in the basement?

Would a baby snake get out of my basement?

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like an adult ring necked snake. Totally non-venomous, can't even bite. Prefers damp areas inside and outside the house. Usually found in basements or near pipes.

Release outside the house in a wooded shaded area.

That is really cute

The tiny snakes like that would eat roaches and spiders, right? I would so much rather have that little guy than insects or spiders...

Could be worse, OP, We found a juvenile copperhead in our backyard the other day.