And its the season for black racers. However this one was trapped in our pool enclosure.
The male cardinal apparently found it intriguing. Or thought it a large worm. I tried to help the snake out, they are protected here and not venomous. They eat pests too. But, they will bite if cornered and I didn’t want it in the pool. Eventually it found the way out under the door. I have now placed a snake barrier there.