On the Fox Hollow Trail at Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park.
Spotted in this crawfish burrow. Appeared to be completely submerged below waterline, which started about 1.5’ below ground here. Could not see anything more than is represented in this photo. Snake did flee deeper into hole shortly after being spotted.
50°F, couple hours of light rain before and after this visit.
My wife noticed this garter playing ostrich & notified me. Thirty minutes later, it had switched ends.
With location, it may not be pure, but it’s more Northern than anything else.