Please help us to identify a snake

[svetaT]

Please help us to identify a snake. We found this baby snake in our garage. It is about 12 inches long. We live in Northern VA.

We are afraid that it can be a baby Timber Rattlesnake.

Thank you!

[guidofatherof5]

In my opinion there is a lot that says it isn't a baby Timber. The tail should be more short and stubby with a button or two at the end. The overall length and girth of the snake is wrong along with the lateral blotching. I am in no way an expert of this species(heck, I'm not an expert on anything) but it doesn't look like a baby timber to me. Please wait of other more learned members to help with the ID.
Here's a video I found of some baby Timbers.
http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsoc...tification.htm

[Stefan-A]

It's a harmless ratsnake (Pantherophis sp.).

[indigoman]

I concur, neonate black rat.

[svetaT]

Thank you very much!

[ConcinusMan]

Yup.

[d_virginiana]

Agree, young black ratsnake.

[svetaT]

Thanks a lot!!!!