It was a really bad year for sidewinders in my part of the world. They came out of hibernation then the weather turned foul and there just weren't many. Very few tracks. There were a few young born, and they came back some in the fall.

I don't particularly like them, but I was/am concerned about the ecosystem. The rodents just exploded this year. I've no idea really why it got out of whack but I think it's gone a long way to getting back. Just before they went to their holes I saw multiple female (big) tracks. I think it'll be ok.