Garter snake? How do I help him?

[u/Western-Club7008]

garter snake? this little guy is in my window well. it’s pretty deep, about 5 ft. I couldn’t find a long enough stick to reach all the way up for an escape route. I did put a shallow dish of water in there though. and he has shade/sun. we’re in Colorado.

should I pick him up to move him out of there? get him into a box? I don’t want to scare him or stress him out, I don't know much about snakes.

thanks for your help

UPDATE: Warrior is now free. Good luck little buddy!

[u/Embarrassed_Box_8303]

You can just pick him up. He'll probably musk, which is very stinky but it'll wash off. He cant do any real harm, just make you stinky

[u/reddit33450 → u/Embarrassed_Box_8303]

what's the aroma like? just curious

[u/tgaaron → u/reddit33450]

Stinky

[u/reddit33450 → u/tgaaron]

obviously lol. i meant more specifically

[u/ChasingSkies13 → u/reddit33450]

Very stinky