No, none of the species we are discussing are venomous. In fact, the only venomous species in Wisconsin are two species of rattlesnakes (the Timber Rattlesnake and the Massasauga). Your snakes wasn't either of these and these have a very limited range in wisconsin (see map on this page - http://learningstore.uwex.edu/pdf/g3139.pdf).



Larry's point about having a neck ring was a good one. Northern Ringneck Snakes are dark slaty gray above with a bright yellow-orange belly (more red towards the tail), but they usually have a prominent orange-yellow ring around the neck. That could be your snake as well.



Take a look at these species online

Northern Red-bellied Snake

Northern Ring-necked Snake

Western Wormsnake (less likely, IMHO)
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Chris Harrison

San Antonio, Texas

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