Native to North America, gopher snakes can grow to be ... officials said. As many snake species prey on birds and their eggs, they pose a threat to endangered native birds, officials said.

Finding a snake ... gopher hole is like a ready-made home with all the conveniences they need. These burrows offer snakes a safe haven for rest, digestion, and even a secure place to lay their ...

and burrows created by other wildlife (besides gopher tortoises). Fascinatingly, isolated or “virgin” female eastern indigos have demonstrated the ability to lay fertile eggs. The U.S. Fish and ...