This handsome fellow was hanging out right outside our front window, vibrating the tip of his tail as if he had a rattle. East-Central Illinois.

@alongsidewild A fox snake?
This handsome fellow was hanging out right outside our front window, vibrating the tip of his tail as if he had a rattle. East-Central Illinois.
@alongsidewild A fox snake?
@ptrck Yep. Probably a couple of yards long.