Just asking. We have acquired (or maybe the other way around) a 4' black racer. I've walked up on him several times. he hangs out under the AC unit and when water is discharged comes out to drink. He cruises all over - under the deck, front porch, walk way, flower beds, ect and although shy doesn't seem to be alarmed when you walk by him, he just finds a place to hide. Between our half feral cat and the traps I set the chipmunks and mice don't last long. The dog definitely doesn't like him and the cat ignores him. I'd kinda like to tame him so he'd stay close. And his name is Slick.