As you addressed snakes in general its really tough to make a call. Some snakes during hibernation do not have enough bodily energy to regulate digestion and so it stagnates. Other species will remain active and digest in winter. The catch is that while ambient temps are X degrees, the overall thermo-regulation takes more than just ambient temperature. Some surfaces such as rock will heat up and be very warm during winter in sunny days. An example is with Gopher Tortoises, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes have been out here in Florida just above freezing basking on the burrow apron. The ground temperature is really warm in direct exposure, but the air temperature is cold. While they do become active in more moderate temps, its still interesting to actually see.

This is an answer explaining why there is no universal answer for "snakes" and that it depends on the environmental conditions and species.

This post ins't at FR, its at OP for an answer, just accidentally hit respond while reading FR's answer lol.

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