They create the burrow systems in which the pine snakes are most frequently found, and serve as a major source of food for the species.

It provides food for predators and creates burrow systems used by other animals.

Other parts of the burrow system are used for food storage.

The animals are often colonial, with multiple individuals inhabiting a single burrow system.

She could be trapped down a vertical hole within the burrow system.

In fact, when you are working small burrow systems a dog can generally tell you if a rabbit is at home.

Reports also stated that three or four individuals commonly occupy the same burrow system.

Only one adult occupies a given burrow system, except for a brief period during breeding activity.

Particularly large individuals may also leave the colony to establish a new burrow system.

During the days, they shelter in very deep burrow systems.