dead snake.

The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus), sometimes called red rat snake[4], is a species of North American rat snake in the family Colubridae. The species subdues its small prey by constriction.[5][6] It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States. Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity, the corn snake lacks functional venom and is harmless. The corn snake is beneficial to humans[7] because it helps to control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease.[8]

The corn snake is named for the species' regular presence near grain stores, where it preys on mice and rats that eat harvested corn (maize).[9] The Oxford English Dictionary cites this usage as far back as 1675, whilst other sources maintain that the corn snake is so-named because the distinctive, nearly-checkered pattern of the snake's belly scales resembles the kernels of variegated cor

snake similar, but I don't remember its name.

The copperhead's heads are wider than the corn snake's and the wide parts of its dark splotches are along the sides of their bodies, whereas the corn snake's dark splotches are more centered along the tops of their bodies.

https://petkeen.com/corn-snake-vs-copperhead/

This makes me so sad. You were probably able to kill it without getting bit precisely because they are so docile.

head is too long and rounded for a pit viper like a copperhead. Markings are wrong--copperhead typically has an hourglass pattern to its markings; these look like "blocks". And a copperhead doesn't have a very "large" (long) body or tail, as this one seems to; the proportions don't fit a copperhead. Poster below says it's a corn snake; I would say that's correct.

Pity you killed it--it's harmless, and does a lot of good for the ecosystem. My 2cts.

There are thick woods behind my property and has all kinds of wild life.
We see deer, rabbits, occasional black bear, hens, ducks, gators, snakes, and lots of geckos.
This is Florida where all typers of creatures thrive.

The snake in the image is a Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus). It is one of the most popular pet snakes in the world, due to its docile nature and relatively easy care requirements. Corn snakes are native to North America, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and swamps.

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https://images.app.goo.gl/VrZ7TuJkksKfv5Wq5

the head is more like a viper head shape.

They are harmless.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_snake

they are just looking for warmth or water. Next time, use the hose and spray it with the jet nozzle and it will move along. Maybe it was going for the rats and mice that inhabit your messy/cluttered garage. You don't have to kill everything that scares you.

I just do not trust any snake with triangular head which is what this snake had. I did not want him in my garage.

some kind of deadly viper.

Any snake with that triangular head is usually a poisonous viper family snake.
I would not play with those.

He was probably in your garage getting rid of your mice and such for you. They are nor harmful to humans, in fact very beneficial

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kisses and their bodies are thicker. I have joined a group called "What kind of snake/Georgia?" on Facebook and it has helped tremendously in being able to identify different species. Do you mind if I post your picture to get an expert opinion?

what snakes really are. Most are NOT harmful to humans. Some are extremely helpful because they eat rats and mice.
The likelyhood of finding a rattlesnake in a city is not high. Most cities have non harmful snakes. Just like stray cats.
Stray cats are not harmful to humans either. (that is unless you start to harm them, then they will fight back.)