Snake crossing!

I generally hit the brakes when I see large animals in front of me. I have already had three collisions with deer while driving and I know better than just running over animals. Yesterday, however, we were just mountain biking, climbing up a slight incline when that large garter snake (Thamnophis) that was slowly crawling across the narrow, single track.

As I was still climbing I had no reason to slow down and my front and rear tires rolled over the poor fellow, while my wife just behind me rolled over its tail with her front wheel! I hope the poor serpent didn't get hurt to badly and is recovering nicely. My sense is that these guys are of the utmost flexible type. At least it's my hope!