New puppy-friend?

The two little dogs were going all intense with their heads in the bushes and completely ignoring me when I called – a really bad sign. I got to them and pulled them off, and this is what I found.

 Aaaand later that evening I met the owner of that shed skin. Unexpectedly. Almost stepped on him on the patio steps actually. Possible I may have squeaked out loud. He slithered away and seems to have tucked himself in the space between our siding and the concrete patio steps, which could make for future unexpected sightings (and possible dog-chasing). Here's hoping he finds a safer place to hang.