What kind of snake is this? [Eastern Michigan][SOLVED] (i.imgur.com)

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My kid was excited and picked 'em up. I wouldn't have touched the snake otherwise! I let them know not to do that next time.

Anyone recognize what kind of snake this is? Like, definitively? Thank you!

EDIT: Most likely a Butler's Garter Snake! Thank you to those who posted answers! Much appreciated! (:

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[-] nieceandtows@programming.dev 19 points 1 year ago

I'm not a snake expert, but that looks like a Butler's Garter Snake. It's not dangerous to humans.

[-] SharkEatingBreakfast@beehaw.org 10 points 1 year ago

I thought that might be it!

Think there's only one venomous snake in Michigan, and it didn't look like that, so I figured it was safe. But you never know! Gotta be safe, yeah?

Thank you!

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