King Snake At The Water Hole

I installed a water hole in my back yard wash in Tucson. Many creatures frequent it to get drinks. This King snake showed up this summer and seamed to enjoy the cool water on this 106 degree day. I did not see him eat any critters so who knows why he visited. Maybe to cool off.

[@WildCaptures]

It’s amazing how a little bit of water in the desert 🌵 will draw soo many animals.

[@coleengogerty3852]

Why all the rocks in there? I saw on previous videos that wasn’t the case.

[@ricksmith578]

Sorry for the late response. Had to place rocks in the water hole this spring. We had a bumper crop of baby Quail chicks this year. The rocks are there to prevent accidental drowning of chicks. I decided to leave them there year round also keeps the Javelina from taking baths.

[@ricksmith578]

The rocks are there to protect the Quail chicks now due this spring. The rocks also are there to discourage the Javelina from getting in the water hole.