I returned home after a long weekend out-of-town. As I opened the door between my garage into the house, I found this small snake lying right along the threshold. At first, I thought it was a piece of weather stripping that had come loose from the bottom of the door. I quickly realized the truth when it began making its way down the stairs toward my family room. I grabbed a box to cut off its escape route and then pulled out my camera. I snapped a few photos, then ushered my “guest” into the box and released it in my front yard. I believe this is commonly called a Lined Snake, scientific name Tropidoclonion Lineatum. They are non-venomous and can reach a length of 22inches (57cm). This youngster was somewhere around 15 inches (38cm) long. This species is fairly common where I live.