I'm leaving it alone, of course. It should head out on its own soon, I hope.

(My best guess is common gartersnake)

I have a lot of animals trying to keep me company today it seems; there was also a massive ant, biggest I've ever seen (some kind of soldier-caste carpenter ant that got lost, maybe?), just perched on the far side of the coffee table where I'm working as if trying to 'subtly' watch me

Snakey trying to warm up to start the day

It was actually hidden in that crack in the wood at first

but I'm hoping it makes its way out and to safety

a lovely noodle neighbor

they eat mice and slugs so not a bad friend to have around your garden

noodle neighbor!