I am curious because I was at the archery range this Sunday 3-31-13 and when I was walking I always watch my step and sure enough there was a nice sized male sitting out sun basking! I was kind of shocked because of how low the temps get around here this time of year and was kind of cool at the same time... he looked like he was due for a shed and felt rather rough when I handled him... Lots of tongue flickering but didnt strike or show aggression at all!

I just moved him out of the walking path into a patch of sun off to the side and let him rest there, and he just coiled up and stayed.... I didnt have my phone or I would have taken pics but isn't it still a bit cool for them to be out and about wandering around? lol?