Not the first time I have found a snake in my basement but never this young. Usually I just relocate them outside but this one is only a few inches long, maybe 4-6, haven't seen it stretch out much since I put some hiding places in its temporary new home.

I want to give it a fighting chance so looking for any tips or info to get it prepared to go back into the wild by winter or if I should keep until next spring. Trying to find a bigger more proper home for it tomorrow and look into getting some sort of food. Its in a bucket now with a saucer of water and some cardboard hiding places.

Not the first wild pet or baby I have found to rescue but want to make sure I get the next few days right and hopefully aid it to have a chance in the wild.