Chicago Garter Snake in Defensive Coil

Have a look at this little ripper! I found this Chicago Garter Snake around some rocky landscaping in my neighbor's yard. He was being a little naughty and actually made contact with me, giving me a little nip on the finger. But his defensiveness is understandable because he's fighting for his life. He thinks I want to kill him and eat him. And that's not the case at all. I love this little guy, even though he wants to kill me, I still love him. What a little beauty!