I presume it is a den. They were coming in and out of the hole in the center of the shot. I never asked what they were up to.
It was kind of funny. I didn't see the den at first, just a single snake off to the side. I took a step toward it and then the whole pile of them started moving, right at my feet. I know they are harmless, but I also know quite a few people with herpetophobia who would have had a heart attack. It's so funny to think of being scared of these little guys.
I was exploring a new area. Saw lots of tracks including the first bear of the season, but they were days old.
Unfortunately, I managed to spring an oil leak as I was pulling in to my fishing hole at the end of the exploration. The oil light came on and I stopped immediately. Refilled with a jug I had in the car and limped home, leaving an oily trail behind.
Managed to get a booking for Sunday afternoon 3 blocks from home to have it looked at. Gotta love small towns.