The temps ranged(air temps) from 45F to the high eighties. I would not be surprised to see them out in the mid ninties. It would have to be accidental, as, its too hot for me to be hiking here and there.

You have to consider, the mass temps are not the same as air temps. When it was cold out, the snakes came from a warmer mass and into the sun, so were much warmer then the 40'sF. Also body temps are not often the same as air temps or mass temps. Funny but true.

Some body temps are in the mid ninties. Of course, that is the maximum.

Whats really odd is, unlike rattlesnakes, they rarely coil up and bask, if at all. I observed a few coiled in the shade and under boards, but most bask in a slight curve. Then head out. Rarely staying out for long. Thanks

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