agcrock2005 said:
Badace52 said:
In general they will congregate near water during times of drought, but it depends on the species. some species of snake require very little water and don't mind longer periods of drought too much. The water snakes, garter snakes, cottonmouths, and other heavily water dependent species (more for feeding than water really) will definitely be more concentrated in times of drought.
I forgot to report back. We saw 5 rattlesnakes around the water hole one night, but only two were close enough to warrant being shot. Dove were everywhere. Didn't see any other snakes like I thought I would. Previous years we would see a lot of bull snakes when dove hunting. About 3 years ago I shot a dove and about 1 minute later found it, and part of it was already inside of a snakes mouth. Almost had to change my drawers.
Similar experience when dove hunting near Devine when I reached toward a spent shotgun shell under a *****ly pear and was warned off with a hiss and rattle. After dispatch, the snake got to keep scaring buddies when his carcass was neatly coiled under the tailgate, by the cooler, on the path, etc. to greet them.