Well, I thought I'd just let everybody know, that I decided not to take the risk. I went to another spot, I didn't see anything, but at least I have all my fingers and toes.

Thank you for all the advice! - It played a significant factor in keeping myself (and those whom I herp with) safe.


Questions about herping for milksnakes:
If I'm flipping boards or digging in rock walls, what time of day is the best to search? I've been going in the middle of the day/toward evening, just because that's most convenient for me. From the research I've done, I think I should be going either at dusk or dawn. Does this correlate with your experiences?