habits of territory and range

[Hollis_Steed]

OK, next question. This area is flat, no trees, no out buildings, no rock piles, just grassy planes. Is it feasible to think that gopher snakes in this area could be spending the day underground? there are lots and lots of what appear to be mouse holes, or gopher holes. Would it make sense to think they spend their hot days underground and come out in the night?? Would early morning be a good time to hunt for them? I've gone out the last two evenings and haven't seen anything. Thanks for any suggestions.

[MasSalvaje]

Gophers are the most widely spread snake in the state (not most common though, that title belongs to vagrans), the only area they are not found is Antelope Island, so they will go anywhere that is available to get out of the heat/cold. I have found gophers at almost every hour of the day but I have been most successful in the early hours of the day from dawn to about noon.

They are also the most common snake that I see while road cruising but that is just me I do not know for others.

-Thomas

[Hollis_Steed]

Thomas,
thanks. I've actually been out road cruising this morning. nothing. thanks for the suggestions though. I'll keep trying. I'm actually looking for one particular snake so my odds are probably good to see something, but perhaps not the exact one I'm looking for.

[ConcinusMan]

I'd say you're very likely to see him again, especially on or near the road at night warming himself on the pavement. Unfortunately, they get run over a lot when they do that. Any place rich with rodents (or things rodents can eat) or other small mammals or lizards is a good place to find him hanging out early in the morning before it gets hot. If your snake was out looking for a meal, and was successful, you can expect him to stay hidden until he gets hungry again.

[Hollis_Steed]

It's been two weeks now and I'm still looking for him! One of these day....!