More Spring Snakes

I have encountered more snakes this spring than in past years.  Mostly I find Garter Snakes like are pictured below, but I recently came across what I believe to be Northern Water Snake, as shown above.  It was very aggressive when I came upon it along the trail, which is a trait of this species of snake.

Sneaky Snakes

Spring Snake

Sneaky Snake

This little Eastern Garter Snake poked its head up out of the leaves and held perfectly still for several minutes as I shot a number of photographs of it.  It was in no hurry to slither away when I finished.  I think it just wanted to soak up the beautiful sunshine on Saturday.