Found in a rocky streambed that is part of the Little Red River / White River drainage basin in the Ozark foothills. Stream flow ranges from intermittent flow to rain-runoff flood flow. Stream bottom is very rocky (layers of loose flat rock) interspersed with small gravel and sporadic red clay.
Does not appear to be a primary burrower. Do not build tall "chimneys". Have observed them using natural crevices for burrows with some "remodeling" under rocks by moving gravel and clay as needed.
Look closely at the mouth of the snake. It caught a Ruby-throated Hummingbird for its meal.