Help ID this snake species

[ShooterMcGavin]

can anyone ID the snake in this photo? observed in rural pennsylvania outside of pittsburgh

thanks

 

[timbgtm]

Looks like a small python.I'm by no means a expert.

 

[dougiemac]

Looks a lot like a Juvenile Rat Snake.

 

[craftta]

I say Rat snake/corn snake

 

[Beerman]

I say Rat snake/corn snake

^^^This^^^

 

[ShooterMcGavin]

Looks a lot like a Juvenile Rat Snake.

that's what i'm thinking. thanks

 

[dougiemac]

that's what i'm thinking. thanks

Rat Snakes are your friend... they are great for a garden.

 

[timbgtm]

Rat Snakes are your friend... they are great for a garden.

I agree and king's also.Every farmer needs at least one in their barn.

 

[ShooterMcGavin]

Thank you all for your help and input. I'm trying to convince my friend to let it be, but he's paranoid with young kids around

 

[Eshrote]

ohh..the two step snake? Sucks to be a species where your name is derived from another animal..a rodent at that.