Welcome to iNat! This is such an awesome observation, both because you got so many pictures and because it's such interesting behavior. Apparently this is what Two-striped Garter Snakes do! Check out this photo of something similar at californiaherps.com:
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Snake sighting in Ice House Canyon Trail
Mt. Baldy CA 91759
What type of snake is this ? Help Scary
Garter snakes are fairly common around water, especially out west. They can be defensive, but are harmless. Not sure of the exact species.
Welcome to iNat! This is such an awesome observation, both because you got so many pictures and because it's such interesting behavior. Apparently this is what Two-striped Garter Snakes do! Check out this photo of something similar at californiaherps.com:
http://www.californiaherps.com/snakes/images/snakeeatingfish708.jpg
If you agree with my ID, click the little "Agree?" link next to it and this species will be added to your life list and associated with others of this species. You also add coordinates by clicking the "Edit" button at the top of this page and searching for your location description (if you click where you wrote "mt. baldy calif 91759" you'll see a "search" button).
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