Snakes don’t actually dig their own holes—but that doesn’t mean they can’t still take up shop in holes already made by something else.

Snakes may be able to form channels in soft dirt, but due to their anatomy, they are not able to dig holes. However, that doesn’t mean that they never live in them.

In addition to its appearance, there's some key evidence you should look for around a hole in your yard to determine whether it belongs to a snake or squirrel.

While snakes can’t technically dig their own protective holes, they will inhabit holes in the ground that are already there – often old nests created by voles or moles.

While snakes can’t dig their own protective holes, they will inhabit holes in the ground that are already there – often old nests created by voles or moles, or hidden in grass, ...

An Aussie family visiting Uluru have captured the “very cool” moment they stumbled upon a highly-venomous snake digging a large hole in the Outback’s iconic red dirt.. Footage shows the long ...

Snake in a hole in soil (Image credit: Shutterstock) Most garden variety snakes in the U.S. are Garter snakes and Watersnakes at up to 20 inches and 42 inches long respectively.