I agree, that merry-go-round? looks ideal! Forget the iron, use lots of plywood and sheet metal if it's there, skip the paint can and the black plastic thing, keep the black concave box, who knows? Stacks are good, several pieces one on top of the other, but with a stick inbetween to make a small gap, usually the snakes are under the last piece, but sometimes in between. As it gets warmer, they will head up, too hot they go back down. Try many things, I usually put 3-4 pieces in a spot, go about 50 feet and set up another spot. next to small creeks, dry or flowing are good, be sure to get above the high water mark. If you find crayfish holes under your a.c., it could be golden. I find many snakes, even rat snakes will use abandoned crawdad burrows. Be careful when lifting, use a rake or hook, never put your fingers under the edge, you might get a nasty surprise that could ruin your day! mostly, I keep a "map" of the spots so I can remember how many sites are at a location. Be sure to reset your bottom board into its' "nest" and I kick leaves and dirt around the edge to protect the moisture seal. Good luck and take tons of pics!



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Todd Hughes

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