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Not a lot of snake species will choose to dig holes. The snakes are excellent in finding ways to conserve their energy and digging holes will require a great deal of energy. Most snakes will use an abandoned hole of another burrowing animal. Different animals will create burrow that will attract the interest of the snakes. Rodents, moles, woodchucks, squirrels, and North Carolina raccoons tend to dig burrows and will have to move depending on their needs. Once these animals abandon their burrows, the snakes will be taking advantage of it.



Not all Snakes Can Dig Hole
Herpetologist used to believe that snakes will not have the ability to dig since you will need sharp and strong claws to dig. However, the case will be different on worm snakes. With their small and pointed head, it will be possible for them to create a hole on the ground. They will be pushing the soils and may look like they are burrowing their body underneath the dirt. In case you hold a worm Fayetteville snake in your hand, you will basically feel the strength of this creature when pushing.

Not a lot of snakes can dig on packed surface. Most of them prefer to burrow on loose soils and leaf litters. Sand boas that are known for their loose substrate will be efficient in excavating. Unfortunately, the ground will not retain the appearance of the burrow. They are basically just burying their body on the ground.

Identifying the Hole of the Snake
The snake will spend their day hunting for food and hiding from the predators. Thus, they will need different types of den in order to avoid their threat. The snake will be taking advantage of different form of accommodations to hide. The snake will feel safest and comfortable inside a burrow. While there are types of snakes that will be hiding inside the burrow, there are also others that will only use any structure that may appear like shelter to them. To help you identify if the hole has an active snake presence, you will notice how it is free from insects, leaves, and other debris.

The Depth of the Snake Holes
The snake will also be using the holes to hibernate. Their hibernaculum can differ in depths depending on the elevation, latitude, and the species of snake. Based on the research, the pine snakes’ hole will rarely be deeper than 1ft. The Fayetteville snakes that will live on the colder region will coop at a deeper hole. Some snakes will live in a burrow that is around 5ft deep.

Once you encounter a snake hole, you should remain calm. The snakes hate the presence of human and will prefer to escape rather than confronting you. However, it is still possible for the snake to attack especially if it is cornered or threatened. Once you discover an active snake hole in your yard, call the professional immediately. Some snakes will choose to hibernate with different snakes. This means that there can be more than one snake inside the hole.

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