A fall walk and a surprise

First day in I don't know how long without rain. So I took advantage and went for a walk along the river.  I was rewarded with seeing something I have never ever seen in my entire life.  A live snake in the wild.  I have seen pet snakes, and snakes in zoos, but never have I seen one in the wild.  THis is a little garter snake.  (at least I think it is)  Hard to pick out among the fall foliage but it is there.