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It's a 1/4" 15' snake (one with a tubular aluminum handle) I got at Menards. Too much for me - tomorrow I call for a pro. Thanks for your help - I appreciate it!

Update: I got a snake and followed plumber1's directions (thanks for being explicit!). No amount of twisting or poking sufficed to get it in more than about 2 feet. There was no gunk present when I pulled it out and no apparent increase in drain speed. What's next? Should I just pop for a...

That's what I'm wondering too. The sink, which I assume is on the same line, doesn't have the problem.

Yes - it does this when it's not in use. It had occurred several times until I happened to be home and caught it in the act. The tub is on the second floor of a townhouse. Thanks others.

About once a week, my bathtub regurgitates enough water to cover 1/2 - 2/3 of the bottom of the tub. The water has black, flakey gunk which does not drain back. Other info: 1) The tub in on the second floor. 2) No other drain has this problem. 3) I've lived here over 5 years, and the...