I love snakes, as long as we are not in the same area code. I don't know anyone who would love to find a snake in their yard; unfortunately, they do not need much space to slip in. A gap under a shed, ...
Snakes "smell" with their forked tongues, collecting scent particles to analyze with their Jacobson's organ. Snakes don't have external ears. They sense vibrations through their jawbone and inner ear.