snake i like

[rickyS]

this is the snake i like can you tell me what species it is?

[REM955]

This might be it, though in your picture it seems slightly duller than what I found online.
California Red Sided Garter.
California Red-sided Gartersnake - Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis (http://www.californiaherps.com/snakes/pages/t.s.infernalis.html)

[REM955]

Could also be a Valley Garter Snake. I think this one is closer.
Identify Wyoming Snakes Lizards Turtles Reptiles Guide Photos (http://wyomingnaturalist.com/key_reptiles.html) On the bottom of the page.