[Nhhoa] Snake in a home

[NHHOA President (Amy Figueras)]

Hi Lyn,

According to this image, your snake is a Gray Rat Snake: 
http://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=1380183

Here is some great information on the rat snake species: 
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Elaphe_obsoleta.html

Some excepts from the above referenced page:  "They are not poisonous 
and kill their prey by constriction.  They tend to have a passive 
demeanor and are often kept as pets."  The sites I visited didn't say 
how the snake could have gotten into your home, but, like me, I'm 
sure you were alarmed!

I hope I've helped you!

Amy Figueras
President