Slender Sunbather

While hiking a nature trail on the east end of Baird Creek in Green Bay, Wisconsin, I spotted this fellow sunning itself on the side of a small hill in the forest.  The area was mostly shaded by the trees, but it found one area of sunlight.  I’m not snake expert, but I believe this is a common gartersnake.  It may have been two to three feet long.  As I got closer with my camera, it quickly slithered away.

I know a lot of people don’t like snakes, but if you’d like to get a closer look at this harmless variety, simply click on the photo to view a more detailed, full-screen version of this photo.

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