No problem Newt..
I found this that states 3 kinds of garter snakes*
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http://www.gartersnake.info/species/...ate=michigan**
then on the other MI site* that you posted there are more,I just may find all my info
there if not..I still have time to get armed with info until spring*lol
Thanks again.
I'm going to just conclude that it was a baby garter snake...
Kale:)