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Image 1 — [West Michigan, Lower Peninsula] 2 ft snake with blotches (with pics)
Image 2 — [West Michigan, Lower Peninsula] 2 ft snake with blotches (with pics)
Image 3 — [West Michigan, Lower Peninsula] 2 ft snake with blotches (with pics)
Image 4 — [West Michigan, Lower Peninsula] 2 ft snake with blotches (with pics)

[West Michigan, Lower Peninsula] 2 ft snake with blotches (with pics)

My dad was startled by this snake on our new property. West Michigan property with a neighboring creek and very well draining soil, lots of nearby farmland. First snake I've seen since I moved in this year. The snake is about 2 feet, no rattler, and the head has a hood-like feature that was expanded. Hissing with a black tongue that has 2 white stripes. I have also noticed small holes in the ground around the yard, unsure if related.

Reposted with pics

SOLVED - This is a heterodon platirhinos

u/DjAlebo — 3 days ago

I recently bought a house in Michigan. One of the bedrooms had a ceiling collapse from a leaking roof. I have since covered the roof with a tarp and sealed off the room from my cats. I just checked the room today to find these growing from the OSB. Not concerned, just curious what they are.

Thanks r/mycology!

u/DjAlebo — 10 days ago